About Lygus rugulipennis Poppius, 1911
Lygus rugulipennis can reach a length of 5–6 millimetres (0.20–0.24 in). These small plant bugs can be identified primarily by fine features of the corium. In this species, the corium is very pubescent, with the space between hairs shorter than the length of a single hair. The legs are quite bristly, and the wing tips are membranous. The overall color pattern and markings are highly variable, ranging from purple to yellowish brown. Typically, males have more distinct, stronger markings than females; females commonly range in color from dark red to light reddish-brown. Lygus rugulipennis is quite similar in appearance to Lygus pratensis and Lygus maritimus. This is a common and widespread species found across most of Europe and in the Nearctic realm. These bugs occur most often in gardens and areas with abundant vegetation.
