A small orange-brown bug, c. 3.2mm, found on oak. Antennae are pale brown, and the head and pronotum are covered in fine brown spots. The hind femora are heavily marked with dark spots.

Several other orange-brown Psallus are found on oak

Close examination is needed.  Photos should show dark dots on foreparts and heavily spotted femorae; also note size, and the host plant

Oak trees

June

Scarce - see British Heteroptera checklist 2021 (https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/systematic_het.html)

Rare. The first VC55 record is believed to be from Bagworth in 2025