Aphrophora pectoralis

Aphrophora pectoralis

Description

A large froghopper (9-11mm) associated with willows and sallows (Salix spp.). The basal third of the forewings are yellowish with an indistinct dark band behind this.

Close examination of the external genitalia of females or dissection of the male will help to confirm identification.  In females, the ovipositor is longer than the anal tube. In males, the outer corner of the style (paramere) is rounded (ref: Biedermann & Niedringhaus 2009). 

Similar Species

Other Aphrophora species, especially A salicina

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality photographs that clearly show darker banding on forewings

Habitat

On willows and sallows. 

When to see it

Summer-Autumn.

UK Status

Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist, 2021 on British Bugs website)

VC55 Status

Few records; probably under-recorded. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records