About Brachycoleus decolor Reuter, 1887
Brachycoleus decolor, first described by Reuter in 1887, can reach a body length of about 6.5–9 millimetres (0.26–0.35 in). These are relatively large true bugs with a short and wide head. Their entire body is covered in fine yellowish hairs, and their legs are yellowish-orange. On a pale yellow or green background, the pronotum and hemelytra of this species show distinct longitudinal black markings. This species is distributed across Russia, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Siberia, Central Asia including Turkestan, and Turkey. Brachycoleus decolor inhabits high-mountain deciduous forests, rocky areas, and pastures, and can be found at elevations up to 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above sea level.
