Eupteryx decemnotata

Eupteryx decemnotata

Description

Length 2 to 3 mm, associated with Sage.  Identification of Eupteryx species can be difficult and requires careful examination of markings on vertex, pronotum and forewings.  A small pale yellowish-green leafhopper with brown-ringed cells in the forewings.  There are 4 small marks on the edge of the vertex ('nose') and 2 marks behind, which are of variable size and  may be fused, and 4 more spots on the face, making a total of 10 spots on the head.  

Similar Species

Eupteryx melissae, also on Sage, is slightly larger and has fewer spots on vertex and face. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality photographs from side, top down and face to show all spots.

Habitat

Sage

When to see it

Adult: May to October.

Life History

May overwinter.

UK Status

First recorded from the London area in 2002 (ref.: British Bugs webpage, link below).

VC55 Status

Uncommon

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records