Eupteryx melissae

Eupteryx melissae

Alternative names
Sage Leafhopper
Description

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. 

Similar Species

Eupteryx decemnotata, also on sage.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

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

Habitat

On sage, or other labiates - e.g. lemon balm and catmint.

When to see it

Adult: May to October, this species may overwinter

UK Status
VC55 Status

Fairly frequent

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records