Strophingia ericae

Strophingia ericae

Description

A very small greenish or brown psyllid associated with heather, Calluna vulgaris.  Wing venation is reduced, and there are no genal cones.  The forewings are mottled, rounded and oval, and have a leathery appearance,

Similar Species

Strophingia cinereae is similar, but with more angular, yellowish wings, and is associated with Bell Heather Erica cinerea.  Rhinocola aceris has a similar shape and is also very small, but associated mainly with Field Maple.

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Good close-up images required, of a specimen; note habitat and associated plant species.

Habitat

Heathland; heather or ling (Calluna vulgaris)

When to see it

Adult: April to September.

Life History

This species overwinters as nymphs.

UK Status

Common and widespread (ref.: British Bugs website; link below)

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded

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