Anaceratagallia ribauti

Alternative names
Agallia ribauti
Description

3mm in length. A small, rounded hopper, similar in markings to others in this subfamily.  The pronotum has transverse striations or wrinkles. The black triangles at the base of the scutellum reach the sides.  Examination of internal male genitalia is needed to separate this species from others in the genus.

Similar Species

Other Anaceratagallia

Identification difficulty

Males

Recording advice

Confirmation of this species requires examination of the genitalia of male specimens.

Habitat

Dry grassy areas.

When to see it

March to November.

UK Status

Local (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) 

VC55 Status

Occasional

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Cicadellidae
Records on NatureSpot:
8
First record:
12/09/2020 (Cann, Alan)
Last record:
11/09/2025 (Timms, Sue)

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