Typhlocyba quercus
Typhlocyba quercus
Description
Length 3 to 3.5 mm. The pattern of orange and yellow spots and darker marks at wing apex is unique in UK leafhoppers.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Mianly Oak, plus Hornbeam, Plum, Blackthorn and Birch.
When to see it
Adult: July to October.
UK Status
Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)
VC55 Status
Few records for such a distinctive species, and all recent; may be uncommon
Further Information
Mike Higgott
Anstey, North Wood 2
01 July 2022
sue
Nailstone Wiggs, woodland edge
12 July 2024
sue
Thornton Meadows
23 July 2023
David Nicholls
Bardon Hill
20 August 2021
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
Enter a town or village to see local records
MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020
UK Map
Additional images
No additional images available for this species.