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