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Eupteryx origani
Family: Cicadellidae

A pale whitish Eupteryx species which is found on marjorum and germander speedwell, often on chalk downland.

At the front of the pronotum there are two dark spots on either side, but the central area is always unmarked. The forewings are relatively plain with only weakly-developed dark markings.

Locally common across the UK.
      
Adult: June - October
Length 3.0-3.5 mm
 Eupteryx origani
Adult: Surrey (June 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
Eupteryx origani Eupteryx origani
Adult: Surrey (June 2009) ©Tristan Bantock

 		Adult: Surrey (June 2009) ©Tristan Bantock