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Aphrodes makarovi
Family: Cicadellidae

 Aphrodes species generally have a sharply pointed vertex which always has a median keel. They can be very variable with distinct forms occuring in different habitats. Females in particular are often difficult to identify.

A. makarovi was historically regarded as a form of A. bicinctus but is larger, has pale wing veins and is much more common. 

The host plants are a range of common species, including dandelions, thistles and nettles, and it occurs widely across the UK, but particularly in the south.

Adult: June to October
Length 5.5-7.5 mm
 Aphrodes makarovi
Adult: north London (August 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Aphrodes makarovi Aphrodes makarovi
Adult: north London (August 2008) ©Tristan Bantock

 		Adult: south London (July 2007) ©Joe Botting
Aphrodes makarovi Aphrodes makarovi
Adult: north London (August 2008) ©Tristan Bantock

 		Adult: Yorls (July 2009) ©Joe Botting