Balclutha punctata
Balclutha punctata
Description
Length 4 mm. A very variable species, sometimes heavily spotted or with dark streaks in a characteristic pattern, but also may be faintly spotted or unmarked. Colour varies from whitish or pale green, to yellowish, pinkish or pale orange. The pattern on the scutellum is the most helpful feature for identification.
Recording advice
Good photographs
Habitat
Grassland, adults overwinter on evergreens
When to see it
Adult: February to November.
UK Status
Common. (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent
Further Information
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