Chloriona glaucescens
Chloriona glaucescens
Description
Length 3-5mm. Bluish-green ("glaucous") or greenish-yellow planthopper. Females are easier to identify than males, by examination of external genitalia.
Similar Species
other Chloriona
Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Habitat
Reedbeds, on Common Reed.
UK Status
Widespread but localized.
VC55 Status
Unknown.
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