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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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Cercopidae
Records on NatureSpot:
325
First record:
02/05/2004 (Gamble, David)
Last record:
23/06/2024 (Cann, Alan)

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