Hauptidia maroccana
This record describes Hauptidia maroccana (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small leafhopper, with two dark spots on the vertex and two triangles on the scutellum. The face lacks dark markings, unlike the similar Arboridia , The wings usually have darker streaks, but this is variable. Good photographs of a specimen, including the face. Foxglove and red campion, also garden and glasshouse plants such as tomato, peppers, cucumbers, etc.. Local; previously South Wales and western England, but now spreading outwards from this area (ref species page on British Bugs website, and UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Hauptidia_maroccana.html Sometimes considered to be a pest species on greenhouse crops; see https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/glasshouse-leafhopper
Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Hauptidia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Foxglove and red campion, also garden and glasshouse plants such as tomato, peppers, cucumbers, etc..
Seasonal Activity
Adult: August to March
Additional species information
Recorded status
Local; previously South Wales and western England, but now spreading outwards from this area (ref species page on British Bugs website, and UK
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hauptidia maroccana. 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 Hauptidia maroccana (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Hauptidia maroccana
What is Hauptidia maroccana?
Hauptidia maroccana is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Hauptidia maroccana?
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Where is Hauptidia maroccana found?
Habitat: Foxglove and red campion, also garden and glasshouse plants such as tomato, peppers, cucumbers, etc..
When is Hauptidia maroccana active?
Hauptidia maroccana: seasonal activity - Adult: August to March.