Lygaeidae Cymus claviculus?

[JRsbugs]

Hi

I have narrowed this down to Cymus claviculus due to the impunctate band, but as there is 4 species mentioned and I have seen only 3 of them I thought it was a good idea to get confirmation, or otherwise.

Taken on 16th (now yesterday), habitat correct as it's dry and sandy. Size around 3.5mm.

Janet

[Laurence Clemons]

I have only found Cymus claviculus on Luzula growing in wet areas.

[JRsbugs]

Originally Posted by Laurence Clemons

I have only found Cymus claviculus on Luzula growing in wet areas.

That's interesting, but it does state on *British*Bugs* that they are "often' found in drier habitats than others, sandy heaths and dry meadows. My garden resembles dry meadows where there is grass.

There is a roadside drain as part of my garden nearby, and I have rough 'lawn' grass with what looks like Luzula campestris.

Thanks for your input Lawrence, now I have a better idea of what it lives on.

[tristanba]

Looks like claviculus to me, the impunctate band on the corium is clear and other features consistent. I normally find this bug in drier areas than C. melanocephalus and C. glandicolor and never in numbers so a good find.

[JRsbugs]

Thanks for the confirmation Tristan. It certainly is dry just now!

Once more my magic wall has come up with the goods.