Psallus flavellus

A small orange-red bug found on Ash.  The upperside is covered in hairs, some of which are pale and scale-like.  The antennae are pale, the hind femora are pale with black spots, and the hind tibiae have black spines arising from dark spots. The rostrum is short. 

Psallus are a very difficult groups of bugs, and microscopic examination/dissection of male genitalia is usually needed

Photograph of adult bug, noting the size and the plant on which you found it.  Dissection of male genitalia is needed.  We recommend you retain the specimen in case expert verification is needed.

Ash trees

Widely scattered (ref. 2021 UK checklist, British Bugs website)

Rarely recorded, but may be under-recorded due to ID difficulty

See British Bugs webpage for this species