Anoscopus albifrons
Anoscopus albifrons
Description
3 to 5mm. A small, rounded leafhopper, very variable in markings. Males usually have pale tranverse bars across darker forewings. Females are larger with pale brown to dark brown mottled forewings, and may be impossible to identify. Examination of the internal male genitalia will confirm identification.
Similar Species
Other Anoscopus species.
Recording advice
Photographs of a specimen, plus examination of internal genital structure of males.
Habitat
Grassy areas.
When to see it
Adults June to October.
UK Status
Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)
VC55 Status
Occasional
Further Information
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