Neophilaenus lineatus

Neophilaenus lineatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
This is a common species of grassy areas, which is superficially similar to Philaenus spumarius, more commonly found in gardens. Adults are around from June through to November, with some over-wintering. Length 5-7mm.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Andy Godfrey (2006 Sherwood Heath SSSI invertebrate survey). Sherwood Forest Invertebrate Directory 2014. Peter Kirby (Bentinck Tip & Void Invertebrate survey 2007). Stuart Warrington. The National Trust (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Sorby Natural History Society. Jim Flanagan. NBGRC. Peter Kirby (Ploughman Wood Invertebrate survey 1998 on behalf of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust).

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Updated January 2025


Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Neophilaenus lineatus