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Thursday 23 October 2014

Zygina leafhopper ?

Found this flitting around at the bottom of the garden. Only 3mm long but obviously showing some colour to the naked eye so I managed to get it into a pot. Too lively to open the pot and unfortunately it didn't survive being placed in the fridge but I did manage to get a couple of shots through the sides - note to self: must clean the bug pots! The grid, placed under the pot, is 2mm.

Obviously a 'hopper' of some sort with a distinct orange/red pattern and after trawling through the British Bugs gallery I think its a leafhopper and probably Zygina flammigera. I would appreciate confirmation or correction.

Thanks

Howard



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  1. GMT24 October 2014 at 10:57

    I'm not sure we have any hopper experts on here. You could try emailing the British Bugs people via their address on the website - they usually reply quickly to queries.

    George

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  2. VC41Moths24 October 2014 at 11:05

    I think you may be right - I've emailed the organiser of the recording scheme to see what he says.

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  3. VC41Moths24 October 2014 at 12:07

    Alan Stewart's reply:
    Z. flammigera is the commonest of the Zygina species and very widespread, so it's a fair bet although it's a tricky genus. Certainly looks like it.
    Best wishes,
    Alan

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  4. Howard Burt24 October 2014 at 19:36

    Thanks to all.

    That will do for me. I have seen a few hoppers this year and that's the first that I have managed to ID.

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