Macustus grisescens
This record describes Macustus grisescens (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5 to 6 mm. A brown leafhopper with pale veins on the forewings, and two curved dark lines on the tip of the vertex. There is a dark mark behind the eye, seen in side view. good photographs, preferably from a specimen - from top, side and front. Common. (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Macustus_grisescens.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Macustus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Grassland
Seasonal Activity
Adult: May to September.
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 Macustus grisescens. 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 Macustus grisescens (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Macustus grisescens
What is Macustus grisescens?
Macustus grisescens is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Macustus grisescens?
5 to 6 mm. A brown leafhopper with pale veins on the forewings, and two curved dark lines on the tip of the vertex. There is a dark mark behind the eye, seen in side view.
Where is Macustus grisescens found?
Habitat: Grassland
When is Macustus grisescens active?
Macustus grisescens: seasonal activity - Adult: May to September..