Megamelus notula
Megamelus notula
Description
A small but distinctive planthopper with dark edges to pronotum, scutellum and abdomen. There is a dark stripe along the wings, which have squared ends in short-winged forms
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Close-up photos needed
Habitat
Associated with sedges (ref: British Bugs webpage for the species)
UK Status
Common (ref: UK checklist on British Bugs website, updated 2021)
VC55 Status
Rare/under-recorded. The Ulverscroft record is believed to be the first for VC55.
Further Information
sue
Ulverscroft, Herbert's Meadow
24 July 2024
male
sue
Hugglescote, Millfield, sedge bed
17 August 2024
female
sue
Cossington Meadows LRWT Reserve, marsh
29 August 2024
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