Hemiptera18 species

Family Ash-gray Leaf Bugs (Piesmatidae)

Piesmatidae is a family in the order Hemiptera. Browse 18 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Piesmatidae (18)

Parapiesma ceramicum

Identification: Paranotum anterior to calli with single series of areolae; lateral margins of pronotum sinuate, incurved at middle; pronotal similarly wide anteriorly and posteriorly, scarcely narrowed anteriorly; femora pale yellowish; third antenno

Piesma costata

Identification: the smallest piesmatid in our area (noticeably smaller than macropters of the common [i]Parapiesma cinereum, in which brachypters are unknown) brachptera and macropters known, the latter rare

Piesma maculatum

Length 2.0 to 3.0 mm. This species is distinguished from Parapiesma quadratum by the shape of the pronotum, which has clearly indented side margins. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID f