Acericerus ribauti
This record describes Acericerus ribauti (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5-6mm, and associated with Acer spp. esepcially Sycamore and Field Maple. Forewings marbled greyish/reddish brown, with a hyaline apical part and a light spot on the clavus. Extremely similar to the closely-related Acericerus vittifrons - females of these species cannot be separated, males can be distinguished by the short dark bar on the face with a pale midline, which does not reach the ocelli (the minute simple eyes between the large compound eyes). Acericerus vittifrons and A heydenii are very similar and also found on Acer spp . Good photographs clearly showing an overall view and the vertex (face) of the male required. Acer , especially Sycamore and Field Maple First recorded in Britain in 2007, now spreading from the south-east. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Idiocerus_ribauti.html
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Eurymelinae
- Tribe
- Idiocerini
- Genus
- Acericerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Acer
Seasonal Activity
Autumn-Winter.
Additional species information
Recorded status
First recorded in Britain in 2007, now spreading from the south-east.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acericerus ribauti. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Acericerus ribauti (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Acericerus ribauti
What is Acericerus ribauti?
Acericerus ribauti is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Acericerus ribauti?
5-6mm, and associated with
Where is Acericerus ribauti found?
Habitat: Acer
When is Acericerus ribauti active?
Acericerus ribauti: seasonal activity - Autumn-Winter..