Adult tarnished plant bugs, Lygus lineolaris, are about 1/4 inch long, brownish with yellow markings, and generally shiny or brassy in appearance; a yellow, V-shaped mark is present on the dorsal surface (the "top" or "back" of the insect) just behind the head. Adults overwinter in vegetation that provides protection from extreme cold. In the spring, they are attracted to flower buds and shoot tips of many plants, including apple, peach, and strawberry.