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Eupterycyba jucunda
Family: Cicadellidae

 A very distinctive species, the pronotum pattern consisting of two lateral round spots, an elongate/rhomboidal central spot, and often two lateral spots on the front edge. The prominent markings on the scutellum and dark streaks on the forewings are to some extent variable and may sometimes be almost completely absent.

The yellow and black-banded nymph is equally striking and easily recognised.
 
E. jucunda is found predominantly on alder in England and Wales, as far north as Lancashire.

Adult: July - October
Length 4 mm
 Eupterycyba jucunda
Adult: Hereford (September 2007) ©Joe Botting
Eupterycyba jucunda Eupterycyba jucunda
Adult: Lincs (July 2008) ©Mick Talbot

 Adult: north London (July 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Eupterycyba jucunda Eupterycyba jucunda nymph
Adult: Lincs (July 2008) ©Mick Talbot
 Nymph: north London (June 2008) ©Tristan Bantock