Strophingia ericae

A very small greenish or brown psyllid associated with heather, Calluna vulgaris.  Wing venation is reduced, and there are no genal cones.  The forewings are mottled, rounded and oval, and have a leathery appearance,

Strophingia cinereae is similar, but with more angular, yellowish wings, and is associated with Bell Heather Erica cinerea.  Rhinocola aceris has a similar shape and is also very small, but associated mainly with Field Maple.

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Good close-up images required, of a specimen; note habitat and associated plant species.

Heathland; heather or ling (Calluna vulgaris)

Adult: April to September.

This species overwinters as nymphs.

Common and widespread (ref.: British Bugs website; link below)

Rarely recorded

https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Psylloidea/Strophingia_ericae.html