Eupteryx thoulessi
Identification of Eupteryx species can be difficult and requires careful examination of markings on vertex, pronotum and forewings. The arrangements of spot on the vertex and face distinguish this species from other very similar leafhoppers. It is usually found on water mint.
Eupteryx melissae and E decemnotata
detailed photographs are needed, showing patterns of spots on face and vertex, and pronotum
wet grasslands and marsh, with water-mint
Local in southern Britain (ref. British Bugs website https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Eupteryx_thoulessi.html
Rarely recorded
AJ Cann
Frisby Gravel Pits
30 September 2025
AJ Cann
Frisby Gravel Pits
30 September 2025
vertex
AJ Cann
Frisby Gravel Pits
30 September 2025
aedeagus
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 22/06/2022 (Sexton, Timothy)
- Last record:
- 30/09/2025 (Cann, Alan)
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