Anthocoris sarothamni

Length 3 to 4 mm. Although one of a very difficult group, this flower bug is among the more easily identified due to its comparatively dark appearance. The mid and hind femorae are typically very dark, as well as the antennae, but each antennal segment is pale at the extreme apex. It has a dull clavus and narrow dull band along the suture with corium.  

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This species is widespread on Broom, to which it is restricted.

Adults occur all year in two generations.

Overwintering bugs lay eggs within the plant twigs in the spring.

Widespread in Britain in areas where Broom, the host plant, occurs.

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.