Metatropis rufescens
Metatropis rufescens (Stiltbug)
Latin name: Metatropis rufescens
Metatropis rufescens is a large and umistakeable orange-brown stiltbug. It is a woodland species, feeding on the leaves of Enchanter’s Nightshade, Circaea lutetiana.
They are found throughout much of southern Britain including Wales all year round. Metatropis rufescens overwinter as an adult and then mate in the early summer, with the new generation complete by August.
Created: 6 September 2018 Edited: 6 September 2018
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
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