Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What bug is this?

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 22-10-2007 15:47
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I took these photographs today in my garden in Putte, The Netherlands. Length of this bug approx. 1 cm.
Can anyone help me to identify it? Thanks in advance, Niek

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 22-10-2007 15:54
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picture 1

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 22-10-2007 15:57
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Picture 2

Posted by Juergen Peters on 22-10-2007 19:13
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Hallo, Niek!

Niek van Wijk wrote:
I took these photographs today in my garden in Putte, The Netherlands. Length of this bug approx. 1 cm.


That is the Mirid bug Pantilius tunicatus, a typical autumn species living on Alnus.

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 22-10-2007 20:13
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Dear Juergen,

Thank you,

Best regards, Niek