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Aguriahana stellulata
Family: Cicadellidae

 An unmistakable leafhopper. The only closely related species in Britain is A. germari, which lacks the markings in the apical part of the forewings, and is olive-green in colour.

An occasional leafhopper found on a variety of trees, including lime, cherry and plum - often on garden cherry trees. It appears to be scattered across England, and in south Wales, but may not occur in Scotland.

Adult: June to October
Length ~4 mm
 Aguriahana stelluta

Adult: Surrey (August 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
Aguriahana stellulata Aguriahana stellulata
Adult: Berks (July 2009) ©Jonathan Michaelson

 Adult: Berks (July 2009) ©Jonathan Michaelson