Arboridia ribauti
This record describes Arboridia ribauti (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3 to 3.5 mm, associated mainly with oak. Two prominent spots on the vertex and four small marks at the front of the pronotum. The forewings have dark streaks along the two long cells closest to the midline, and the lower part of the face is blackish. [According to Le Quesne, only females have been recorded in Britain] A. parvula is smaller, and probably associated with calcareous soils Photographs from side and top down; note the host plant/habitat. Local (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Arboridia_ribauti.html
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Arboridia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mostly on Oak.
Seasonal Activity
Most of the year.
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 Arboridia 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 Arboridia ribauti (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About Arboridia ribauti
What is Arboridia ribauti?
Arboridia ribauti is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Arboridia ribauti?
3 to 3.5 mm, associated mainly with oak. Two prominent spots on the vertex and four small marks at the front of the pronotum. The forewings have dark streaks along the two long cells closest to the midline, and the lower part of the face is blackish.
Where is Arboridia ribauti found?
Habitat: Mostly on Oak.
When is Arboridia ribauti active?
Arboridia ribauti: seasonal activity - Most of the year..