About Orthonotus rufifrons (Fallen, 1807)
Orthonotus rufifrons (Fallen, 1807) is a species of plant bug that shows sexual dimorphism in size, appearance, and wing development. Adult males reach a length of 3.9–4.6 millimetres (0.15–0.18 in), while adult females are smaller, reaching 3.0–3.4 millimetres (0.12–0.13 in). These plant bugs have a rounded shape, are dark brown in color, and are covered in pale hairs. The specific epithet rufifrons, Latin for "reddish forehead", refers to the reddish head that occurs on females. Females also have a dark ring at the base of the 2nd antennal segment, whereas males have completely dark brown antennae. All individuals of this species have bright reddish legs, and light red nymphs. Females are brachypterous, meaning they have short hemielytrae, and retain a rounded body shape. Males are fully winged (macropterous), and have the elongated, parallel-sided body that is typical of mirid bugs. This species is found across most of Europe. It inhabits damp or shady areas within forests, where it occurs particularly commonly.
Orthonotus rufifrons is a plant bug, not a plant.
