Anyone know about stick insects?

[DaveBlom]

I'm fairly sure there aren't any natural residents in the UK but saw these on Marram grass heads on holiday. Are they likely to survive the winter?

[Gibster]

Stick Insects DO occur in the UK, though not of natural origin. They have persisted for many years on the Isles of Scilly (at least 3 species) and parts of Cornwall. But the beasts in your pic aren't sticks! They are Mirid bugs, I'm not sure which species (there are many!) but have a look at this link and see what you think http://www.britishbugs.org.uk/gallery/h ... ridae.html

Cheers,

Gibster.

[DaveBlom]

Thanks for that, have had a look at that page. Didn't realise there were so many, definitely looks like one of the Miridius quadrivirgatus type.

Cheers

Dave