Kosswigianella exigua
Kosswigianella exigua
Alternative names
Delphacodes exigua
Description
A small planthopper - 2 - 2.5mm. Males have a dark abdomen with a pale mid-line, and pale brown head, pronotum and forewings.
Similar Species
There are several similar species, and care is needed with ID
Recording advice
Close-up photographs of male. Dissection of male genitalia will confirm ID
Habitat
Dry grasslands
UK Status
Local (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)
VC55 Status
Few records, possibly under-recorded in suitable habitat
Further Information
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020



