Euscelis incisus

Euscelis incisus

Description

Length 4 to 5 mm.  A very variable species with the cells of the forewings covered in dark dots or mottling, with a base colour rangindg from pale to dark brown; the extent of mottling varies.   Identification should be confirmed by examination of internal male genitalia. 

Similar Species

Euscelidius and other Euscelis species; E lineolatus is nationally common but has not been recorded in VC55.

Identification difficulty

males

Recording advice

Photogrpahs of a specimen, and examination of internal genital structure of males. 

Habitat

Grassland.

When to see it

Adult: March to October, sometimes overwintering.

UK Status

Common. (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)

VC55 Status

Frequent

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

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All NatureSpot records