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.
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
Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)
VC55 Status
Few records, probably under-recorded due to ID difficulty
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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020



