Oncopsis flavicollis

Description

Length 4.5 to 5.5 mm. Rather variable in appearance so identification can be complex. Male usually with strong dark markings on the face; intraocular band reaches both eyes; discoidal spots present. Female very variable with several colour forms, although the shape of the ovipositor is diagnostic. Nymphs are also very variable in colour and markings.

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Identification difficulty
ID guidance

Can only be identified by examination of internal genital structure. 

Recording advice

Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify this species. A photograph alone is not normally sufficient because key features are not obvious and there are one or more similar species.

Habitat

On Birch

When to see it

Adult: May to September

UK Status

A common species throughout Britain

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Cicadellidae
Records on NatureSpot:
13
First record:
14/05/2010 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
21/07/2023 (Cann, Alan)

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