Kosswigianella exigua
A small planthopper - 2 - 2.5mm. Males have a dark abdomen with a pale mid-line, and pale brown head, pronotum and forewings.
There are several similar species, and care is needed with ID
Close-up photographs of male. Dissection of male genitalia will confirm ID
Dry grasslands
Local (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021)
Few records, possibly under-recorded in suitable habitat
sue
Holly Rock Fields SSSI
14 July 2025
male
sue
Coalville, Warren Hills, field
08 June 2025
male
sue
Coalville, Warren Hills, field
08 June 2025
sue
Holly Rock Fields SSSI
14 July 2025
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Delphacidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 08/06/2025 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 14/07/2025 (Timms, Sue)
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sue
Coalville, Warren Hills, field
08 June 2025
sue
Holly Rock Fields SSSI
14 July 2025
sue
Holly Rock Fields SSSI
14 July 2025
aedeagus has three downward-pointing spines either side
