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Recila coronifer
Family: Cicadellidae

This species is superficially similar to Psammotettix, but is characterised by a broad black band on the transition between the vertex and face, which encloses seven white spots. This feature is diagnostic.

A local species in southern Britain in dry grasslands, feeding on a range of grasses.

Adult: July to September
Length: 3.0-4.0 mm

Recila coronifer
Adult: west London (July 2010) ©Sarah Barnes

Recila coronifer Recila coronifer
Adult: west London (July 2010) ©Sarah Barnes

Adult: west London (July 2010) ©Sarah Barnes