Temnostethus pusillus is a true bug in the family Anthocoridae. The species is found in the West Palearctic. It is a small zoophage frequently occurring on ash or apple bark where it preys on aphids, leaf suckers, and scale insects (Coccidae) Wachmann E., Melber A., Deckert J. (2006): Wanzen. Band 1. Dipsocoromorpha, Nepomorpha, Gerromorpha, Leptopodomorpha, Cimicomorpha (Teil 1). Die Tierwelt Deutschlands und der angrezenden Meeresteile. 77. Teil. Goecke & Evers, Keltern
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External links Temnostethus pusillus images at Consortium for the Barcode of Life Fauna Europaea