Enoplops scapha is a squashbug in the family Coreidae, measuring 11-13 mm in length. Key facts include its dark gray coloration with creamy spots on the sides, a diet of plant juices from plants in the Boraginaceae and Asteraceae families, and its habitat of coastal dunes and cliffs in certain regions of Europe. It is distinguished from similar species like Coreus marginatus by its more pointed abdominal tergites and narrower "shoulders".
Native range: Europe, including Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands
Habitat: Coastal cliffs and sand dunes
Distribution in Britain: Confined to coastal areas between Kent and North Wales, with additional populations on the North Yorkshire coast
Other locations: Records also exist from North Africa and China
Behavior and life cycle
Behavior: Feeds by sucking plant fluids from leaves and ripening fruits
Mating and oviposition: Occurs in May and June
Eggs: Laid on the basic leaves of host plants
Nymphs: Appear from June to September
Communication: Can produce vibrations to communicate