Macropsis fuscula
This record describes Macropsis fuscula (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Greyish-yellow with a paler inner margin to the clavus. Males have dark veins on the forewings; females have veins that are dark at the base and pale at the apex. The extent of the dark markings on the face, scutellum and pronotum is very variable. Detailed photos showing key ID features - taken from top, side and front - required. Local. (ref. UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Macropsis_fuscula.html No additional images available for this species.
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
- Eurymelinae
- Tribe
- Macropsini
- Genus
- Macropsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On brambles
Seasonal Activity
Summer-Autumn
Additional species information
Recorded status
Local. (ref. UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macropsis fuscula. 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 Macropsis fuscula (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Macropsis fuscula
What is Macropsis fuscula?
Macropsis fuscula is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Macropsis fuscula found?
Habitat: On brambles
When is Macropsis fuscula active?
Macropsis fuscula: seasonal activity - Summer-Autumn.