Anoscopus flavostriatus
This record describes Anoscopus flavostriatus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3.3 to 3.6 mm. Males have forewings with a distinctive pattern of black longitudinal streaks between pale veins. Females have plainer markings and may be impossible to identify. Good quality photographs of males showing dorasal pattern required. Found on grasses across the UK, usually in damp areas. Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Aphrodes_flavostriatus.html No additional images available for this species.
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
- Aphrodinae
- Tribe
- Aphrodini
- Genus
- Anoscopus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on grasses across the UK, usually in damp areas.
Seasonal Activity
July to October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Anoscopus flavostriatus. 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 Anoscopus flavostriatus (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Anoscopus flavostriatus
What is Anoscopus flavostriatus?
Anoscopus flavostriatus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Anoscopus flavostriatus?
3.3 to 3.6 mm. Males have forewings with a distinctive pattern of black longitudinal streaks between pale veins. Females have plainer markings and may be impossible to identify.
Where is Anoscopus flavostriatus found?
Habitat: Found on grasses across the UK, usually in damp areas.
When is Anoscopus flavostriatus active?
Anoscopus flavostriatus: seasonal activity - July to October..