Linnavuoriana sexmaculata
This record describes Linnavuoriana sexmaculata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3.5 mm. Greenish/yellow in colour, with four spots on the pronotum and two on the vertex. The dark markings on the forewings vary in intensity. Good quality photographs; note host plant Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Linnavuoriana_sexmaculata.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
Sallows; hibernates on evergreens
Seasonal Activity
Adult: All year
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common (ref:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Linnavuoriana sexmaculata. 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 sexmaculata (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About Linnavuoriana sexmaculata
What is Linnavuoriana sexmaculata?
Linnavuoriana sexmaculata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Linnavuoriana sexmaculata?
3.5 mm. Greenish/yellow in colour, with four spots on the pronotum and two on the vertex. The dark markings on the forewings vary in intensity.
Where is Linnavuoriana sexmaculata found?
Habitat: Sallows; hibernates on evergreens
When is Linnavuoriana sexmaculata active?
Linnavuoriana sexmaculata: seasonal activity - Adult: All year.