Common Lacehopper | Hainault Forest

Common Lacehopper

Cixius nervosus

TQ4894 07/06/2022 ©Raymond Small

The commonest Lacebug species in Britain and one of the largest, about 6-8mm. The post-clypeus (large nose-like structure that lies between the eyes) is brownish yellow, much paler than the frons. The spots along the costal edge are larger than those on veins, and there is normally a brown transverse band on the forewings in the basal half, with faint dark markings located behind. Found on deciduous trees and shrubs from May until October.