Centrotus cornutus
Centrotus cornutus
Description
Length about 10 mm. One of only two UK treehoppers. It has horn-like projections on the pronotum
Similar Species
The other UK treehopper, Gargara genistae, is associated with broom and is smaller than C. cornutus and lacks the 'horns' on the pronotum.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Good photographs taken in the field or from a specimen
Habitat
On a range of plants in woodland rides and similar habitats.
When to see it
Adult: April-August.
UK Status
Local (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)
VC55 Status
Infrequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
AJ Cann
Cloud Wood
30 May 2021
Jan Dawson
Clipsham Quarry
16 June 2013
AJ Cann
Cloud Wood
30 May 2021
Mark Skevington
Ketton Quarry
01 July 2012
c butterfield
Ketton Quarry
21 June 2014
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