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

Identification difficulty
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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