Pine cone bug (Gastrodes grossipes)

18 May 2021 

11 April 2022 Boggot lane (Between the two parks.

26 September 2021 Old peoples home land

18 May 2021 Old peoples home land.

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This bug was ID as  Dirt-colored seed bug  (Drymus brunneus) , but after posting it again it has been ID as Pine cone bug (Gastrodes grossipes).

26 September 2021 Old peoples home land

Gastrodes species are rather broad and flattened bugs which are associated with conifers. Scot's pine is the main foodplant of G. grossipes, which is common across the UK;

G. abietum is more local and confined to Norway Spruce.

This species is distinguished from G. abietum by the dark sides to the front of the pronotum and by the overall darker red-brown colouration. The 1st antennal segment also extends beyond the head.

Adults overwinter and mate in the spring, reddish-brown nymphs can be found May-July. The new generation is completed by August. This species is easily beaten from pines.

Adult: all year

Length 6-7 mm

(BRITISH BUGS)

11 April 2022 Boggot lane (Between the two parks.