Eupteryx stachydearum

Eupteryx stachydearum

Description

A leafhopper associated with plants in the Labiatae family, such as woundworts and dead-nettles.  The vertex usually has three spots, and the one at the back and middle of the vertex has an irregular outline but lacks a deep incision.   The black mark towards the apex of the costal margin of the forewing covers the radial vein.  

Similar Species

This is very similar to other Eupteryx species, particularly E florida, and careful examination of the markings on head, pronotum and forewings is needed.  

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Either very good field photos from top down and in side view, or photos of a specimen, or dissection of male.  Ensure you have noted the species of plant from which it was collected.

Habitat

on labiate plants - shaded places, hedgerows, waste ground, etc.

UK Status

Common (UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded - probably overlooked

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