Planthopper

Euides speciosa

Description

Over all length 5 – 7mm. A distinctive planthopper with a dark mark at the base of the wing and a sickle-shaped mark near the apex.

Habitat

Marshland and waters-edge in association with reeds and reed sweet-grass.

Status and Distribution

Locally common across the south of Britain. Fairly common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best Time to See

May to August.

All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
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