Leptopterna ferrugata

Leptopterna ferrugata is a common grass bug in the family Miridae. The adult is 7- to 8.5-mm long. It is found throughout Europe and Asia, and is an introduced species to North America. Males generally have fully developed wings, making them easy to distinguish between females, who have much shorter wing structures.

Order: Hemiptera
Family: Miridae
Species: Leptopterna ferrugata

Photograph: © 2006 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 9 July 2006
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co. (45o37'18" N 111o12'20" W)