Aphrodes makarovi
Length 5.5-7.5 mm. Aphrodes species generally have a sharply pointed vertex which always has a median keel. They can be very variable with distinct forms occurring in different habitats. Females in particular are often difficult to identify. Aphrodes makarovi was historically regarded as a form of Aphrodes bicincta but is larger, has pale wing veins and is much more common.
Can only be identified by examination of internal genital structure.
The host plants are a range of common species, including Dandelions, Thistles and Nettles.
Adult: June to October.
It occurs widely across the UK, but particularly in the south.
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Bugs
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Cicadellidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 7
- First record:
- 03/07/2009 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 30/06/2023 (Cann, Alan)
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