Apparently this insect is common in the South and South West of England. That may be so but I certainly have not seen one before let alone in my garden so I was thrilled when I spotted this tiny, and I mean tiny nymph this morning. It wasn't a lot bigger than a greenfly and when I had a really close look at it I was amazed at how lovely it was. The young hatch in spring and reach maturity in July. Now I am aware that we have them in the garden I will keep a good look out for adults later in the summer. Imagine if I were using insecticides in the garden? Great little insects like this one would be killed in an instant. Perhaps if you are one of those well meaning people that does spray your greenfly then think about what else you are killing in the process, and does it really matter that you have a few greenfly? It's easy to understand how people can develop an interest in entomology when you can discover such gems as this only feet from your front door.