Closterotomus norwegicus (Gmelin, 1790)
A common Plantbug, Closterotomus norwegicus belongs to the Miridae family. There are many species found across the UK and some will be familiar to most people with an interest in natural history. Closterotomus norwegicus is a common species of meadows and hedgerows, often being found on Nettles and Clovers.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Closterotomus norwegicus
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Pauline Bradford. Peter Kirby (Bentinck Tip & Void Invertebrate survey 2007). Jim Flanagan. Sorby Natural History Society. NBGRC. Netherfield Wildlife Group. Barry Lygo. David Shaw. Brian Wetton.

You can contribute your own records to help us gain an accurate status of this species in Nottinghamshire. Send an Excel spreadsheet of your records via the 'contact us' link at the top of the homepage.

Updated January 2024

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