About Rhabdomiris striatellus (Fabricius, 1794)
Rhabdomiris striatellus is a species of bug that is widespread across most of Europe. It is absent from the extreme north of Europe and the southern Mediterranean. Its range extends eastward through Asia Minor all the way to the Caucasus, and it is a common species in the British Isles. This bug species is specifically associated with oak trees. Adult individuals of this species reach a total body length of 7 to 9 millimetres, or 0.3 to 0.4 inches. The insect's body ranges in color from yellow to reddish brown, and its wings have yellow veins and dark stripes. Some individuals of this bug can be much darker in color, making them similar in appearance to their close relative, Miris striatus. Nymphs of Rhabdomiris striatellus feed by sucking sap from flowers and fruits, while adult bugs act as predators that eat aphids and the larvae of other insects.
