Linnavuoriana decempunctata
This record describes Linnavuoriana decempunctata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3.5 mm. Very variable in colouration and intensity of dark markings - from whitish and pale yellow to pink and a deep salmony-orange. 6 spots on the pronotum (occasionaly fused) and 2 on the vertex. The forewing pattern of dark spots is sometimes fused into a dark median band. Good quality photographs; note host plant Mainly Birch; hibernates on evergreen trees and shrubs. Local (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Linnavuoriana_decempunctata.html
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Linnavuoriana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mainly Birch; hibernates on evergreen trees and shrubs.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: All year round.
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 Linnavuoriana decempunctata. 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 Linnavuoriana decempunctata (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Linnavuoriana decempunctata
What is Linnavuoriana decempunctata?
Linnavuoriana decempunctata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Linnavuoriana decempunctata?
3.5 mm. Very variable in colouration and intensity of dark markings - from whitish and pale yellow to pink and a deep salmony-orange. 6 spots on the pronotum (occasionaly fused) and 2 on the vertex. The forewing pattern of dark spots is sometimes fused into a dark median band.
Where is Linnavuoriana decempunctata found?
Habitat: Mainly Birch; hibernates on evergreen trees and shrubs.
When is Linnavuoriana decempunctata active?
Linnavuoriana decempunctata: seasonal activity - Adult: All year round..