Populicerus laminatus
Populicerus laminatus
Alternative names
Idiocerus laminatus
Description
Length 6-7mm. Predominantly brown with white spot in clavus, a pale band in the apical half of the wings and dark veins. Thyridia dark, contrasting with a mostly unmarked face. Pronotum darker in posterior half.
Similar Species
Other Populicerus species.
Recording advice
Close examination of a specimen is needed. Provide photographs taken from top, side and face; and note the host plant.
Habitat
On poplars, especially Aspen (Populus tremula) and Grey Poplar (P. x canescens).
When to see it
Between June and October.
UK Status
Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded
Further Information
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