Centrotus cornutus

Description

Length about 10 mm. One of only two UK treehoppers. The other species, Gargara genistae is associated with broom. It is smaller than C. cornutus, lacks the horn-like projections on the pronotum and has a shorter dorsal spine.

Identification difficulty
ID guidance

Can be identified from good quality photographs, preferable one from directly above and one from the side. 

Habitat

On a range of plants in woodland rides and similar habitats.

When to see it

Adult: April-August.

UK Status

Widespread but local in England and Wales.

VC55 Status

Infrequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Tree Hopper
Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Membracidae
Records on NatureSpot:
7
First record:
01/07/2012 (Skevington, Mark)
Last record:
30/05/2021 (Cann, Alan)

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