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Macropsis scotti
Family: Cicadellidae

Macropsis is a large and complex group of species which are often difficult to identify. The genus is distinguished by the striations on the pronotum which run diagonally from the corners to the centre of the front margin (parallel to the hind margin in Oncopsis).

In this species, the wing veins are dark brown and the inner margin of the clavus is dark. The dark markings on the face are not particularly extensive; the central mark (when present) is formed of two close streaks, rather than a large spot.

Found as far north as Yorkshire, feeding on brambles, as in M. fuscula.
      
Adult: May to October
Length 5 mm
 Macropsis scotti
Adult: Yorks (August 2008) ©Joe Botting
Macropsis scotti Macropsis scotti
Adults: Berks (July 2009) ©Jonathan Michaelson

 Adult: Berks (July 2009) ©Jonathan Michaelson
Macropsis scotti Macropsis scotti
Adult female: north London (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
 Adult female: north London (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Macopsis scotti Macropsis scotti
Adult female: north London (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock

 Adult: Lincs (October 2008) ©Michael Talbot