INSECTS
FROGHOPPERS
Black and Red Froghopper
Cercopis vulnerata
Distinctive colours act as a deterant to predators warning of an unpleasant taste if eaten. Found in woodland, hedgerows and open grassland, they can fly and can also employ the back legs to jump up to 70 centimetres. Adults are 9-11mm long.
Common Froghopper
Philaenus spumarius
Very common bug found on a large range of plants and has a variety of colour forms. The larvae produce the 'cuckoo-spit' often seen on vegetation during spring.
Common Froghopper
Philaenus spumarius
Common Froghoppers come in a variety of markings. They measure 5-7mm in length.
LEAFHOPPERS
Tamarisk Leafhopper
Opsius stactogalus
Pea-green insect sometimes marked with light areas and a scattering of dark spots. It is associated with tamarisk and is 4-5mm long.
Leafhopper
Allygus mixtus
Elaborately patterned and measuring 6-7mm long. This species is found on Oak and other deciduous trees from June to October and is sometimes attracted to light. Its nymphs feed on grasses.
JUMPING PLANT LICE
APHIDS
Tulip Aphid (awaiting verification)
Dysaphis tulipae
There are over 500 types of Aphid in Britain and most have an association with specific host plants. Several of these aphids were found on Irises and nearby plants at the edge of Hainault Lake. The identity of the aphid shown is thought to be Dysaphis tulipae, a species that breeds in the dried outer scales of bulbs and corms. It feeds on plants such as Iris, Tulip, Crocus, Lily and Snowdrop.
Aspen Leaf Aphid
Chaitophorus tremulae
This Aphid is seen in groups on Aspen leaves. Adults of this species are blackish, while the nymphs are pale green with dark green markings. Ants are often attracted to honeydew produced by aphids, however the honeydew produced by this species is low in sugar content so the ants show no interest in it. The adults are tiny, only measuring up to about 2.5mm in length.
ISSID BUGS
Common Issid Bug
Issus coleoptratus
This species cannot fly. It lives on shrubs and foliage of woody plants. Colouration varies from light brown and olive to almost black. The head, inclusive of the eyes, is narrower than the pronotum. The wings generally show a vast number of dark brown cross-veins with a dark brown discal spot. Adults can be up to 7mm in length.
Common Issid Bug
Issus coleoptratus
This species cannot fly. It lives on shrubs and foliage of woody plants. Colouration varies from light brown and olive to almost black. The head, inclusive of the eyes, is narrower than the pronotum. The wings generally show a vast number of dark brown cross-veins with a dark brown discal spot. Adults can be up to 7mm in length.
Common Issid Bug
Issus coleoptratus
This species cannot fly. It lives on shrubs and foliage of woody plants. Colouration varies from light brown and olive to almost black. The head, inclusive of the eyes, is narrower than the pronotum. The wings generally show a vast number of dark brown cross-veins with a dark brown discal spot. Adults can be up to 7mm in length.
PONDSKATERS
LACEWINGS