Eupteryx thoulessi

Eupteryx thoulessi

Description

 Identification of Eupteryx species can be difficult and requires careful examination of markings on vertex, pronotum and forewings.  The arrangements of spot on the vertex and face distinguish this species from other very similar leafhoppers.  It is usually found on water mint. 

Similar Species

Eupteryx melissae and E decemnotata

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

detailed photographs are needed, showing patterns of spots on face and vertex, and pronotum

Habitat

wet grasslands and marsh, with water-mint

UK Status

Local in southern Britain (ref. British Bugs website https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Eupteryx_thoulessi.html

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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

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