Populicerus populi

Description

Length 5.5 mm.  Dark triangles on the scutellum are a distinctive feature of this species, but there are other similar species and care is needed.

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)

Can only be identified by examination of internal genital structure. 

Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Habitat

Most likely to be found on poplars and willows.

When to see it

June to October.

UK Status

Widespread but occasional in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Cicadellidae
Records on NatureSpot:
12
First record:
05/07/2009 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
19/08/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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