Eupteryx melissae
Eupteryx melissae
Length 3 mm, associated with Sage and other labiates. 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 and 3 large rounded spots on the vertex.
Eupteryx decemnotata, also on sage.
Good quality photographs from side, top down and face to show all spots.
On sage, or other labiates - e.g. lemon balm and catmint.
Adult: May to October, this species may overwinter
Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)
Fairly frequent
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