Red-and-black Froghopper - Cercopis vulnerata
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.
David NichollsThornton Reservoir05 June 2012
Mark SkevingtonHuncote Embankment01 July 2012
David NichollsThornton Reservoir05 June 2012
Steve MathersGrantham Canal (Plungar to Redmile)30 April 2017
David GouldCroft Hill20 May 2010mating pair
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David NichollsNarborough Bog NR02 May 2009
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood14 June 2008
David NichollsRutland Water, Egleton NR14 May 2004
David NichollsRutland Water, Egleton NR05 June 2009
David NichollsUlverscroft NR21 May 2007 Field Near Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4860 9292 (taken 23.5.2009).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote23 May 2009
David NichollsRatby09 June 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden02 June 2012
David NichollsWirlybones Wood31 May 2013
Alan SemperHarby field margin05 June 2013
HAPeacockLeicester Garden02 June 2012
 Field Near Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4860 9292 (taken 23.5.2009).JPG)
