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
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
Further Information
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