Broom Psyllid - Arytaina genistae
Length 3.5 mm. This species has wing-venation similar to Cacopsylla species but the pterostigma is virtually absent. The dark streaks in the wing cells are diagnostic although their strength is variable.
Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species.
On broom (Cytisus scopularia) but it will also overwinter on conifers.
All year.
Common and widespread in Britain.
Believed to be common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Kate Nightingale
Cropston garden
15 July 2017
Kate Nightingale
Cropston garden
15 July 2017
David Gould
Leicester garden
13 June 2009
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Bugs
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Psyllidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 13/06/2009 (Gould, David)
- Last record:
- 12/07/2023 (Timms, Sue)
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