Lindbergina aurovittata
Lindbergina aurovittata
Description
Length 3 to 3.5 mm. A small yellow leaf hopper. Forewings have longitudinal white stripes, and the apex is suffused with a even grey tint.
Similar Species
Ribautiana tenerrima also has striped forewings, but the apical grey markings are in spots. Alebra spp. are also striped, but have a forewing appendix (a clear zone without veins at the wing apex)
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Good quality photographs taken from the side and top down.
Habitat
deciduous trees (especially oak) and brambles.
When to see it
Adult: August to November.
UK Status
Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)
VC55 Status
Occasional
Further Information
AJ Cann
Narborough Bog
14 February 2023
sue
Coalville, Warren Hills, upper path
29 August 2025
nymph
Mike Higgott
Anstey garden
18 October 2020
David Gould
fields near Fosse Park
02 September 2018
sue
Barlestone, Hut Spinney
31 August 2025
male paramere
sue
Barlestone, Hut Spinney
31 August 2025
dark sternites
sue
Barlestone, Hut Spinney
31 August 2025
male
sue
Barlestone, Hut Spinney
31 August 2025
male
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