Psallus lucanicus

Psallus lucanicus

Description

A reddish, elongate bug. Head and pronotum yellow-orange with characteristic well-defined small brown spots, pronotum and scutellum with yellowish middle line. First antennal segment yellowish, brown basally with two bristle-like setae arising from well-defined black spots, second to fourth antennal segment yellowish, the fourth segment darker. Male aedeagus characteristically shaped.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Habitat

Breeds on Turkey Oak but mobile so may be found on other trees and shrubs. 

When to see it

Spring-summer.

UK Status

Rare. 

VC55 Status

Rare. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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