Populicerus populi

Populicerus populi

Description

Males c.5.5mm; females 4.9-6.5mm.  A brownish-yellow leaf hopper associated with Aspen (Populus tremula). There is a white spot on the clavus and the forewing veins are not dark.  Dark triangles on the scutellum.

Similar Species

Other Idiocerinae on Aspen, especially Popuicerus laminatus.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Close examination of a specimen is needed.  Provide photographs taken from top, side and face; note measurement from veretx to wing apex, and note the host plant. 

Habitat

Aspen

When to see it

June to October.

UK Status
VC55 Status

Few records, probably under-recorded due to ID difficulty

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records