Cixius nervosus

Description

Length 6.5-8.5 mm. Cixius is a distinctive genus, but the species are often very hard to separate. As in Tachycixius there are three keels on the scutellum. Cixius nervosus is by far the most common and is one of the larger species. The postclypeus is brownish yellow, much lighter than the frons. The spots along the costal margin are larger than those on veins, and there is usually a brown transverse band on the forewings in the basal half, with faint dark markings posteriorly.

Identification difficulty
ID guidance

Can be identified by external features at 5-10X magnification.

Recording advice

Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species.

Habitat

Found on deciduous trees and shrubs.

When to see it

Adult: May to October.

UK Status

A widespread and common species.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Cixiidae
Records on NatureSpot:
24
First record:
06/06/2008 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
21/07/2023 (Cann, Alan)

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