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Centrotus cornutus
Family: Membracidae

One of only two UK treehoppers, C. cornutus can be found locally on a range of plants in woodland rides and similar habitats.

The other species, Gargara genistae is associated with broom. It is smaller than C. cornutus, lacks the horn-like projections on the pronotum and has a shorter dorsal spine.
      

Adult: April-August
Length: c10 mm
Centrotus cornutus
Adult: Kent (June 2009) ©John Jeffery

Centrotus cornutus Centrotus cornutus
Adult: Kent (June 2009) ©Tristan Bantock

Adult: Kent (June 2009) ©Tristan Bantock

Centrotus cornutus Centrotus cornutus
Adult: Dorset (June 2009) ©David Longshaw

Adult: Dorset (May 2008) ©David Longshaw