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Wheat Bug - Nysius huttoni

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Wheat Bug Wheat Bug - Nysius huttoni dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 5 Aug 2023, 6:29 p.m. 1 Aug 2023, 5:18 p.m.
Wheat Bug Wheat Bug - Nysius huttoni dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 5 Aug 2023, 6:29 p.m. 1 Aug 2023, 5:18 p.m.
Wheat Bug Wheat Bug - Nysius huttoni dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 5 Aug 2023, 6:29 p.m. 1 Aug 2023, 5:18 p.m.
Wheat Bug Wheat Bug - Nysius huttoni dylan County Durham 22 Dec 2023, 2:35 p.m. 15 Apr 2022, 10:36 a.m.
Wheat Bug Wheat Bug - Nysius huttoni dylan County Durham 22 Dec 2023, 2:35 p.m. 15 Apr 2022, 10:36 a.m.

Species Description

A Non-native from New Zealand. It has rapidly spread since 2010 across the South after coming over from Europe. Habitat includes: Bare places often with sandy soil such as wasteland, harbours, tracks, arable fields, allotments etc. Length: 2.5 - 4 mm. Seen: All year round.

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