Arboridia parvula
Length 2.5 to 3.0 mm. Both UK species of Arboridia have the same patterning, with two prominent spots on the vertex and four smaller and fainter marks at the front of the pronotum. The forewings have dark streaks running along the two long cells closest to the midline. The lower part of the face (anteclypeus) is blackish.
Can only be identified by examination of internal genital structure.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Most likely to be found on calcareous soils, often associated with common rockrose.
Adult: February to September.
Widespread, but local, found mainly in the southern half of Britain.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Mark Skevington
Charnwood Lodge
01 March 2020
Mark Skevington
Charnwood Lodge
01 March 2020
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Bugs
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Cicadellidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 01/03/2020 (Skevington, Mark)
- Last record:
- 01/03/2020 (Skevington, Mark)
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