Leptopterna dolobrata
A very common Plantbug of long grass, Leptopterna dolobrata is a nicely marked member of 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. This mating pair were photographed at Sherwood Forest in July 2008.
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UK distribution of Leptopterna dolobrata
 

The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.

Updated September 2011

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