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Lygus rugulipennis Tarnished Plant Bug Family: Miridae Nau, B. S. (2004) Identification of plantbugs in the genus Lygus in Britain This genus is one of the most problematic mirid groups to identify. The five UK species can overlap considerably in colour, markings and size; some specimens cannot be determined. The most reliable identification features concern the fine detaill of the middle of the corium, and are visible only at high resolution. Characters given by Southwood & Leston (1959) are misleading; the above reference (Nau, 2004) summarises current knowledge. Key features of L. rugulipennis: - Pubescence on middle of corium very dense; lateral spacing of the hairs generally << hair length. - Punctures on middle of corium closely spaced and almost touching. - Very variable in colouration and markings. - Smaller (5.0-6.0 mm). A very common and widespread bug which can be found on many plants, particularly fat hen, nettle, dock, clovers and many Asteraceae. Compare L. pratensis, L. maritimus, L. wagneri Adult: All year
	Adult: Essex (August 2015) ©Tristan Bantock
Adult: Detail of corium ©Tristan Bantock	Adult: north London (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Adult: Cambs (October 2010) ©Will George	Adult: Gwynedd (July 2010) ©Tristan Bantock
Adult: Yorks (October 2008) ©Joe Botting	Adult: Berkshire (March 2011) ©Jonathan Michaelson