Notus flavipennis
Notus flavipennis
Description
A small narrow yellow/yellow-green leafhopper associated with sedges. The female has a pointed vertex ('nose') and wider vertex than pronotum. The males are harder to identify and examination of internal genitalia may be needed to to confirm identification
Similar Species
There are many similar yellow or yellow-green leafhoppers
Recording advice
Good quality photos of a specimen; dissection of male. You must note host plant/habitat.
Habitat
wetlands, sedges
UK Status
Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded; probably overlooked
Further Information
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