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Gargara genistae
Family: Membracidae

 One of only two UK treehoppers, G. genistae is a scarce species associated with broom in southern Britain.

The other species, Centrotus cornutus is larger, has horn-like projections on the pronotum and has a longer dorsal spine.

Adult: July-October
Length: c6 mm
 Gargara genistae
Adult: east London (August 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Gargara genistae Gargara genistae
Adult: east London (August 2008) ©Tristan Bantock

 		Adult: east London (August 2008) ©Tristan Bantock
Gargara genistae Gargara genistae
Adult: east London (September 2009) ©Tristan Bantock

 		Adult: east London (September 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
Gargara genistae
Nymph: Dorset (July 2009) ©Mark Dunkling