Oncopsis flavicollis (Linnaeus, 1761)
One of a difficult group of leafhoppers to identify, Oncopsis flavicollis is a common species of Birch. Widely distributed across the UK, yet known from few sites in Nottinghamshire, which has to be down to recorder coverage rather than actual distribution. There are several colour forms, including the distinctive brown/yellow headed form shown.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Oncopsis flavicollis
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Sorby Natural History Society.

You can contribute your own records to help us gain an accurate status of this species in Nottinghamshire. Send an Excel spreadsheet of your records via the 'contact us' link at the top of the homepage.

Updated January 2022
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