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Zyginidia scutellaris
Family: Cicadellidae

 An extremely common leafhopper, which is often abundant in rough grassland, where it is associated with various grass species.

Its small size and nondescript patterning can make it unobtrusive, but the generally yellowish colouration and three dark triangles on the scutellum are distinctive. Note also the olive-grey markings on the pronotum and vertex. While the wings are usually unmarked, they can sometimes show a tendency towards two greyish bands.

Adult: All year
Length 2-2.5 mm
 Zyginidia scutellaris
Adult: north London (April 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Zyginidia scutellaris Zyginidia scutellaris
Adult: north London (April 2008) ©Tristan Bantock

 		Adult: south London (August 2007) ©Joe Botting