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Euscelis incisus
Family: Cicadellidae

 Part of a difficult genus to identify, but probably the most common species, E. incisus is extremely variable in colour and markings, ranging from pale to almost black. The form of the abdominal markings on the final segments are sometimes distinctive, but reliable separation is only normally achieved from the genitalia. Beware also similar Euscelidius species. Many specimens will not be identifiable from a photograph alone.

A very common species of leafhopper in grasslands of England, Wales and Ireland (and perhaps St. Kilda).

Adult: March to October, sometimes overwintering
Length 4-5 mm
 Euscelis incisus
Adult: south London (March 2007) ©Joe Botting
Euscelis incisus ventral
Adult: north London (April 2008) ©Tristan Bantock

 Adult: Cheshire (May 2008) ©Shane Farrell
Euscelis incisus Euscelis incisus
Adult female: Herts (September 2008) ©Tristan Bantock

 Adult: Sussex (December 2006) ©Noel Conrwall
Euscelis incisus Euscelis cf. incisus
Adult: Berks (August 2008) ©Jonathan Michaelson
 Adult: Warks (August 2008) ©Walwyn (Flickr.com)