Eupteryx florida

Eupteryx florida

Description

Length 3 to 3.5 mm, associated wih various labiates, including Mint.   Identification of some 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.  It has a deeply incised black mark on the vertex.  Identification can be confirmed by examination of internal male genitalia.

Similar Species

other Eupteryx on labiates, including E thoulessi, E stachydearumE decemnotata and E melissae

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality photographs in side-view and top down; dissection of male aedeagus.

Habitat

Lamiaceae, including dead-nettle and mint.

When to see it

Adult: April to November

UK Status
VC55 Status

occasional

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