Allygus mixtus
Allygus mixtus
Description
Length: 5.5 to 7 mm. A large species with numerous white cross-veins and black mottling on the forewings, and several dark dots (not lines) on the vertex
Similar Species
A. modestus has distinct dark lines on the vertex
Recording advice
This species can be identified from good quality photographs; these must show the vertex
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed woodlands, especially with oak. The adults can be found on various deciduous woody plants.
When to see it
Adult: June to October
Life History
The nymphs probably feed on grasses.
UK Status
Common. (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent
Further Information
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