Criomorphus albomarginatus agg.

Criomorphus albomarginatus agg.

Description

Length 2 to 4 mm. This is a difficult genus and examination of male genitalia is needed to separate the 3 species. Criomorphus albomaginatus has a rear genital segment that is approximately triangular in rear view.  The frons (face) has 2 median keels throughout which are white and prominent in C albomarginatus and C williamsi.   The forewings have pale tips.  Both brachypterous and macropterous forms exist.   

Similar Species

There are several similar species; Florodelphax spp. also have white tips to forewings

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Can only be verified to species by examination of internal genital structure and external genital segment of males.  Photographs from top down, of underside and of face, showing keels, will support ID

Habitat

A variety of grassland habitats.

When to see it

April to August.

UK Status

Criomorphus albomarginatus is Common; C moestus and C williamsi are both Notable B (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)  

VC55 Status

Occasional, but rarely recorded to species

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