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Ulopa reticulata Family: Cicadellidae Both species in this primitive genus are characterised by strongly convex and coarsely punctured forewings. They are flightless and the hind legs are not modified for jumping. U. reticulata is distinctively marked with two pale bands across the wings and sometimes a third at the extreme base.  It is found exclusively on heather (both Erica and Calluna), normally at the bases of the plants, and is widespread and often common on heathland. The much scarcer U. trivia has straw-coloured forewings and is primarily found on southern chalk downland. Adult: All year (nymphs also all year) Length 3 mm
	Adult: north London (August 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Adult: north London (August 2008) ©Tristan Bantock	Adult: south London (November 2007) ©Joe Botting
Adult: south Wales (May 2009) ©Barry Stewart