Iassus lanio
This record describes Iassus lanio (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A large leafhopper, 6.5 to 8 mm, on oak, with a broad head. The forewings range from green to pale brown and the vertex, pronotum and scutellum are spotted and mottled with brown. Good photographs taken in the field, or from a specimen; you must note the species of tree on which it was photographed/collected Widespread and common in Britain. (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021, on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Iassus_lanio.html
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
- Iassinae
- Tribe
- Iassini
- Genus
- Iassus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with Oak.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June to October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and common in Britain. (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Iassus lanio. 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 Iassus lanio (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iassus lanio
What is Iassus lanio?
Iassus lanio is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Iassus lanio found?
Habitat: Associated with Oak.
When is Iassus lanio active?
Iassus lanio: seasonal activity - Adult: June to October..