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Athysanus argentarius
Family: Cicadellidae

 A large and distinctive straw-coloured species with a dark line parallel to the front of the vertex, continuing across the eyes. There is a narrow longitudinal line along the scutellum and posterior half of the pronotum, with intermittent lateral lines parallel to that. The corio-claval suture is narrowly darkened.

Historically considered scarce and confined to coastal areas in the south-east, this species has now become established inland across parts of central and southern England and can be found in a variety of grassland habitats. Further records are of interest.
   
Adult: June - September
Length 6.5-8 mm
 Athysanus argentarius
Adult: Herts (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
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 Athysanus argentarius
Adult: Herts (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock

 Adult: Norfolk (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Athysanus argentarius Athysanus argentarius
Adult: west London (September 2009) ©Mick Massie

 Adult: Lincoln (September 2008) ©Michael E. Talbot