Latin Etymology: Coreus ("bedbug") marginatus ("with a distinct margin")
Adult Dock Bug (Coreus marginatus) at Geddington, Northants - June 2018
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 13-15mm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
The Dock Bug is one of the more common bug species found in the UK, a large shield bug with distinctive chunky antennae combined with a brown carapace being the key point of separation. As the name suggests, it's primary good plant includes dock, though sorrel is also favoured. It can release a noxious chemical from it's thorax if disturbed.
Related Species:
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Coreidae
Genus: Coreus
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A common resident seen in Summer.
- Seen in Geddington.
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