Red-and-black Froghopper - Cercopis vulnerata

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Description

Length 9-11 mm. A truly unmistakable red and black species and one of our largest homopterans.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

A variety of wooded and open habitats, grassland, meadows etc.

When to see it

Adult: April to August.

Life History

The nymphs are rarely seen, as they feed on underground roots.

UK Status

Commonly found in mainland Britain south of the Scottish Highlands.

VC55 Status

Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

be our species champion

  • David Nicholls
    Thornton Reservoir
    05 June 2012
  • Mark Skevington
    Huncote Embankment
    01 July 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Thornton Reservoir
    05 June 2012
  • Steve Mathers
    Grantham Canal (Plungar to Redmile)
    30 April 2017
  • David Gould
    Croft Hill
    20 May 2010
    mating pair

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

UK Map

  • David Nicholls
    Narborough Bog NR
    02 May 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Martinshaw Wood
    14 June 2008
  • David Nicholls
    Rutland Water, Egleton NR
    14 May 2004
  • David Nicholls
    Rutland Water, Egleton NR
    05 June 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft NR
    21 May 2007
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    23 May 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby
    09 June 2012
  • HAPeacock
    Leicester Garden
    02 June 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Wirlybones Wood
    31 May 2013
  • Alan Semper
    Harby field margin
    05 June 2013
  • HAPeacock
    Leicester Garden
    02 June 2012