Aguriahana stellulata
This record describes Aguriahana stellulata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length about 4 mm. A distinctively marked leafhopper, white with brown marks at forewing apex. A variety of deciduous trees, including Lime, Cherry and Plum Local (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ); scattered across England and S Wales https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Aguriahana_stellulata.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
- Typhlocybinae
- Tribe
- Typhlocybini
- Genus
- Aguriahana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A variety of deciduous trees, including Lime, Cherry and Plum
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June to October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Local (ref:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aguriahana stellulata. 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 Aguriahana stellulata (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Aguriahana stellulata
What is Aguriahana stellulata?
Aguriahana stellulata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Aguriahana stellulata?
about 4 mm. A distinctively marked leafhopper, white with brown marks at forewing apex.
Where is Aguriahana stellulata found?
Habitat: A variety of deciduous trees, including Lime, Cherry and Plum
When is Aguriahana stellulata active?
Aguriahana stellulata: seasonal activity - Adult: June to October..