Tremulicerus tremulae

Tremulicerus tremulae

Alternative names
Idiocerus tremulae
Description

Length 5 to 6 mm.  A pale leafhopper with a prominent transverse dark band on the forewings, associated with Aspen or White Poplar.   Males have a pale face; females have chestnut brown above the ocelli.  Forewing veins are dark towards the wing apex, and there is usually one or more pale longitudinal marks on the pronotum. 

Similar Species

Other Idiocerinae asspociated with poplars

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Close examination of a specimen is needed.  Provide photographs taken from top, side and face; and note the host plant. 

Habitat

On Aspen or White Poplar.

When to see it

July to November.

UK Status
VC55 Status

Rarely recorded

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