Privet Leafhopper
Fieberiella florii
This record describes Fieberiella florii (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult cherry leafhoppers are dark brown and their shape and color mimic the buds of their hosts. Important pest known to spread plant diseases, incl. phytoplasmas, some of which cause serious diseases in Rosaceae fruit trees
Wikipedia reference for Fieberiella florii: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieberiella_florii.
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
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Fieberiellini
- Genus
- Fieberiella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
adventive across US and s. Canada - Map ( 3 ) , native to Europe
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on a wide variety of broad-leafed, woody trees, shrubs and vines Favorite host plants seem to be privet, fruit trees in the Rose Family (cherries, plums, peaches, apricots and apples, for instance) and other woody plants in the rose family.
Life History
Overwinters as eggs (sometimes nymphs). Wingless nymphs hatch out and eventually develop into the winged adults.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Fieberiella florii. 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 Privet Leafhopper (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Richard Leung; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Privet Leafhopper
What is Privet Leafhopper?
Privet Leafhopper (Fieberiella florii) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Privet Leafhopper?
6.5-8.0 mm
How do you identify Privet Leafhopper?
Adult cherry leafhoppers are dark brown and their shape and color mimic the buds of their hosts.
Where is Privet Leafhopper found?
Range: adventive across US and s. Canada - Map ( 3 ) , native to Europe
What does Privet Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the Privet Leafhopper includes Feeds on a wide variety of broad-leafed, woody trees, shrubs and vines Favorite host plants seem to be privet, fruit trees in the Rose Family (cherries, plums, peaches, apricots and apples, for instance) and other woody plants in the rose family..
What is the life cycle of a Privet Leafhopper?
Overwinters as eggs (sometimes nymphs). Wingless nymphs hatch out and eventually develop into the winged adults.