Arytaina genistae

Arytaina genistae

Description

This psyllid has no genal cones, and is associated with Broom.   The colour of the body is variable from green to brown, but the wings have diagnostic dark streaks. 

Similar Species

Arytainilla spartiophila is also associated with broom, but the wings do not have dark streaks

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Good quality photographs, preferably of a specimen, showing head and wing venation; note the associated plant species

Habitat

On broom (Cytisus scoparius) but it will also overwinter on conifers.

When to see it

All year.

UK Status

Common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

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