Cicadula quadrinotata
This record describes Cicadula quadrinotata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4 to 5 mm. Cicadula quadrinotata is a yellow-green leafhopper with black spots on the vertex and rather long antennae. Dissection of males is required for definite identification. Females cannot be distinguished from similar species. Males can be identified by microscopic examination of genitalia. In damp grasslands where it is associated with rushes and sedges. Widespread in Britain. Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Cicadula_quadrinotata.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Cicadula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In damp grasslands where it is associated with rushes and sedges.
Seasonal Activity
Summer-Autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in Britain. Common (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cicadula quadrinotata. 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 Cicadula quadrinotata (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Cicadula quadrinotata
What is Cicadula quadrinotata?
Cicadula quadrinotata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cicadula quadrinotata?
4 to 5 mm.
Where is Cicadula quadrinotata found?
Habitat: In damp grasslands where it is associated with rushes and sedges.
When is Cicadula quadrinotata active?
Cicadula quadrinotata: seasonal activity - Summer-Autumn..