Macropsis mulsanti (Fieber, 1868)

Tishechkin, D. Yu., 2022, New and interesting records of Auchenorrhyncha (Homoptera) in European Russia, Russian Entomological Journal 31 (3), pp. 234-248 : 237

11. Macropsis mulsanti (Fieber, 1868)

Figs 34–35.

DISTRIBUTION. Natural range of this species includes Europe (Alps), North Caucasus, and mountains of southern Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

RECORDS. Was first recorded from Moscow Oblast by Tishechkin [2002]. Was introduced to European Russia with its host, Hippophae rhamnoides L. and presently, is common on this plant throughout all the territory of Moscow Oblast .

REMARKS. In the shape of abdominal apodemes, genitalia, and in the calling signal pattern, males from Moscow Oblast, Northern Caucasus, and Central Asia are indistinguishable .

Distinctly differs from other European Macropsis species in coloration.