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CICADOMORPHA

Froghoppers

HEMIPTERA > AUCHENORRHYNCHA > CICADOMORPHA > Cercopidae

The Cercopidae family is represented in Britain by a single, very distinctive and unmistakable large, 9-11mm body length, Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]. The species is relatively common and widespread across much of England and Wales occurring in woodland and various open habitats where it is usually found on the stems of low-growing vegetation and grasses. Adults are typically active from April through to the end of August, generally peaking around May and June.



Updated, Nov.22 (v.2)

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Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]

Kitt's Grave (woodland edge), East Dorset | June 21

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Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]

Moors Valley CP, Ashley Heath, East Dorset | May 22

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Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]

Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, Hampshire | May 22

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Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]

Kitt's Grave (woodland edge), East Dorset | June 21

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Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]

Moors Valley CP, Ashley Heath, East Dorset | May 22

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Red-and-Black Froghopper [Cercopis vulnerata]

Moors Valley CP, Ashley Heath, East Dorset | May 22

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