Black-kneed Capsid (Blepharidopterus angulatus)

Black-kneed Capsid, a reference photo — Photo: S. Rae from Scotland, UK · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Blepharidopterus angulatus, the black-kneed capsid, is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is found in North Africa, Europe East across the Palearctic to Central Asia and in North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-kneed Capsid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Brachynotocoris puncticornis
Orthotylus marginalis
Macrolophus pygmaeus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Miridae
Genus: Blepharidopterus
Species: Blepharidopterus angulatus

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