Streptanus sordidus

Description

Length 4.5 to 6 mm. A genus of three rather variable species, with short wings and a broad outline, difficult to separate. S. sordidus normally has lateral dark lines on the front part of the vertex, curved near the front margin, but no central transverse streak. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Can only be identified by examination of internal genital structure. 

Habitat

Damp grassy places. 

When to see it

Summer-Autumn.

UK Status

It seems to be widespread in Britain, but identification is difficult.

VC55 Status

Not commonly recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. 

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Cicadellidae
Records on NatureSpot:
4
First record:
24/08/2021 (Cann, Alan)
Last record:
19/09/2022 (Cann, Alan)

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