Aphrodes makarovi
This record describes Aphrodes makarovi (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5.5 (males) to 7.5 mm. (females). A large leafhopper with a sharply pointed vertex with a median keel. Very variable; base colour of forewings brownish with light diagonal stripes along pale wing veins. Careful examination and measurement of the species is needed; not all specimens may be identifiable Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) Rarely recorded due to difficulty of identification to species, but may be common https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Aphrodes_makarovi.html No additional images available for this species.
Identification notes
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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
- Aphrodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June 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 Aphrodes makarovi. 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 Aphrodes makarovi (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Aphrodes makarovi
What is Aphrodes makarovi?
Aphrodes makarovi is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Aphrodes makarovi?
5.5 (males) to 7.5 mm. (females). A large leafhopper with a sharply pointed vertex with a median keel. Very variable; base colour of forewings brownish with light diagonal stripes along pale wing veins.
How do you identify Aphrodes makarovi?
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When is Aphrodes makarovi active?
Aphrodes makarovi: seasonal activity - Adult: June to October..