Muellerianella fairmairei
This record describes Muellerianella fairmairei (species). Recorded family: Delphacidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 2.5 to 4 mm. Brachypterous (short-winged) and macropterous (long-winged) form occur. A brown planthopper, with a broad pale zone down the central part of the pronotum and scutellum. Females cannot be identifed with certainty; males can be separated by examination of internal genitalia. Males can be identified by microscopic examination of genitalia. Photographs of a specimen from top down will support ID Damp grasslands/ditches etc. with Tufted Hair-grass ( Deschampsia cespitosa ). Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021) Few records, possibly under-recorded due to ID difficulty https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Delphacidae/Muellerianella_fairmairei.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Delphacidae
- Genus
- Muellerianella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Damp grasslands/ditches etc. with Tufted Hair-grass (
Seasonal Activity
Summer-Autumn.
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 Muellerianella fairmairei. 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 Muellerianella fairmairei (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Muellerianella fairmairei
What is Muellerianella fairmairei?
Muellerianella fairmairei is a species in the family Delphacidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Muellerianella fairmairei?
2.5 to 4 mm. Brachypterous (short-winged) and macropterous (long-winged) form occur. A brown planthopper, with a broad pale zone down the central part of the pronotum and scutellum. Females cannot be identifed with certainty; males can be separated by examination of internal genitalia.
Where is Muellerianella fairmairei found?
Habitat: Damp grasslands/ditches etc. with Tufted Hair-grass (
When is Muellerianella fairmairei active?
Muellerianella fairmairei: seasonal activity - Summer-Autumn..