European Tarnished Plant Bug

Lygus rugulipennis can reach a length of 5–6 millimetres (0.20–0.24 in). These small plant bugs can be identified mainly on the basis of the fine details of the corium, that in this species is very pubescent, with the space among hairs less than the length of one hair. Legs are quite bristly and wings-tips are membranous. The color pattern and markings are quite variable, ranging from purple to yellowish brown. Usually the males are more strongly marked than females, that commonly vary from dark red to light reddish-brown. Lygus rugulipennis is quite similar to Lygus pratensis and Lygus maritimus.

This common and widespread species is present in most of Europe and in the Nearctic realm. These bugs mainly occur in gardens and in areas with abundant vegetation.