Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
CICADOMORPHA
Froghoppers
HEMIPTERA > AUCHENORRHYNCHA > CICADOMORPHA > Cercopidae
The Cercopidae family is represented in Britain by a single, very distinctive and unmistakable large, 9-11mm body length, Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]. The species is relatively common and widespread across much of England and Wales occurring in woodland and various open habitats where it is usually found on the stems of low-growing vegetation and grasses. Adults are typically active from April through to the end of August, generally peaking around May and June.
Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]
Kitt's Grave (woodland edge), East Dorset | June 21
Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]
Moors Valley CP, Ashley Heath, East Dorset | May 22
Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, Hampshire | May 22
Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]
Kitt's Grave (woodland edge), East Dorset | June 21
Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]
Moors Valley CP, Ashley Heath, East Dorset | May 22
Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]
Moors Valley CP, Ashley Heath, East Dorset | May 22