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Allygus mixtus
Family: Cicadellidae

This genus contains two fairly large and elongate species in which the forewings have numerous white cross veins and are covered in dark dots. The similar but less common Allygidius commutatus shares these features. 

This species has several dark dots on the vertex and lacks the diagonal lines shown by A. modestus. The markings are also generally darker and the ground colour more blue-tinged.

Common throughout much of the UK on deciduous trees, particularly oaks. The nymphs feed on grasses.

Compare: A. modestus

Adult: June to October
Length 6-7 mm
 Allygus mixtus
Adult: Berks (August 2008) ©Jonathan Michaelson
Allygus mixtus Allygus mixtus
Adult: mid Wales (July 2007) ©Joe Botting

 Adult: Yorks (August 2008) ©Joe Botting
Allygus mixtus Allygus mixtus
Adult: north London (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
 Adult: north London (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock