Limotettix striola
This record describes Limotettix striola (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3.5 to 5.0 mm. A greenish-yellow leafhopper associated with Spike-rush and other sedges. There is a dark band across the vertex between the eyes with a pale stripe in front, and dark markings on the face. Limotettix atricapillus also has a pale stripe on the vertex but it is much shorter; it is nationally rare and has not been recorded in VC55 Good field photos or photos of a specimen, showing vertex Marshy habitats (both freshwater and saltmarshes) and associated with sedges such as spike-rush. Local (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Limotettix_striola.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
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Limotettigini
- Genus
- Limotettix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Marshy habitats (both freshwater and saltmarshes) and associated with sedges such as spike-rush.
Seasonal Activity
June to September.
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 Limotettix striola. 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 Limotettix striola (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Limotettix striola
What is Limotettix striola?
Limotettix striola is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Limotettix striola?
3.5 to 5.0 mm. A greenish-yellow leafhopper associated with Spike-rush and other sedges. There is a dark band across the vertex between the eyes with a pale stripe in front, and dark markings on the face.
Where is Limotettix striola found?
Habitat: Marshy habitats (both freshwater and saltmarshes) and associated with sedges such as spike-rush.
When is Limotettix striola active?
Limotettix striola: seasonal activity - June to September..