Populicerus albicans
This record describes Populicerus albicans (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5.4-5.9mm (male), 6.4-7.0mm (female). A pale, whitish leafhopper associated with Grey or White Poplars. Females are uniformly greyish; males may have darker marks on pronotum. Good photographs in the field or from a specimen; note the host plant On Populus alba (White Poplar) and P. x canescens (Grey Poplar). Common. (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021, on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Idiocerus_albicans.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Populicerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On
Seasonal Activity
July 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 Populicerus albicans. 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 Populicerus albicans (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Populicerus albicans
What is Populicerus albicans?
Populicerus albicans is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Populicerus albicans?
5.4-5.9mm (male), 6.4-7.0mm (female). A pale, whitish leafhopper associated with Grey or White Poplars. Females are uniformly greyish; males may have darker marks on pronotum.
Where is Populicerus albicans found?
Habitat: On
When is Populicerus albicans active?
Populicerus albicans: seasonal activity - July to September..