Biting Bug ID

[cettis]

I am hoping someone might be able to help. After removing several bugs from both myself and my sons skin following excursions into the countryside I am keen to get an ID on a very small biting bug. It appears very similar in characteristics apart from size to Rhodnius prolixus (see link Rhodnius prolixus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ) - is there a UK variant? The wing covers are fairly translucent and they are approx 5mm in length. They appear to have an elongated head and definately pierce the skin with proboscis or mouthparts . I have trawled the web and some insect books I have but fail to find any info on biting bugs apart from ticks, horseflies, midges etc. They appear quite common here in the SW hence why am slightly perplexed at the lack of publicity they get.
Thanks
Mike

[Acutipuerilis]

Try Anthocoris nemorum. This is one of the flower bugs, and bites frequently - I've got a lump on my wrist at the moment. The wounds are often slow to heal and itchy, and I've heard this may be because they normally feed on aphids, and thus introduce sugar to the wound - this apparently makes healing much harder.

[cettis]

Many thanks for this - it is a flower bug. I am amazed at the lack of bad publicity this little insect has - I for one have 3 lumps on arms and legs as result.
Mike

[Jason Green]

I had no idea that Anthocoridae's bite! Thanks for that then, both.

[charlieb]

Originally Posted by Acutipuerilis

Try Anthocoris nemorum.and thus introduce sugar to the wound - this apparently makes healing much harder.

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