Psammotettix confinis

Psammotettix confinis

Description

Length 3 to 4 mm.  Psammotettix is a large and difficult genus of very similar species.  P confinis is a small hopper with cream and pale brown forewings,  sometimes with spots and darker markings in the forewing cells.  There are two small wavy dark marks at the vertex tip. Dissection of male genitalia is needed to confirm ID.

Similar Species

other Psammotettix; Mocydia and Mocydiopsis

Identification difficulty

males

Recording advice

Can only be identified by examination of internal genital structure. 

Habitat

Woodland glades, grassland etc.

When to see it

April to October.

UK Status
VC55 Status

Occasional, but probably under-recorded due to ID difficulties

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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All NatureSpot records