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Paramesus obtusifrons
Family: Cicadellidae

A striking species which has a rounded vertex with a strong dark line parallel to the anterior margin. There is another dark band present on the face just below the ocelli. The pale wing veins are prominent and the cells dark-edged, particularly in the male. Compare Paralimus phragmitis.

Locally common across southern Britain in coastal marshes, where it is associated with sea club rush.

 Adult: July to October
Length 5.0-7.0 mm
 Paramesus obtusifrons
Adult: Kent (July 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
Paramesus obtusifrons Paramesus obtusifrons
Adult: Cheshire (October 2009) ©Steve Tomlinson

 		Adult: Kent (July 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
Paramesus obtusifrons
Adult: Kent (July 2009) ©Tristan Bantock