Stenodema laevigata
Stenodema laevigata is a common Plantbug, which overwinters as an adult. Adults become green during the Spring. There are many species of Miridae across the UK and some will be familiar to most people with an interest in natural history. This one was photographed at Market Warsop at the end of February 2009. Common across a range of habitats.
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UK distribution of Stenodema laevigata
 

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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