Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato
This record describes Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3 to 3.5 mm. A yellow leafhopper with oblique white lines along the length of the forewing. The forewing apex has greyish marking and spots. Markings can be quite faint; to confirm identification, dssection of male genitalia may be needed. Other Ribautiana; Lindbergina aurovittata Good photographs taken from side and top down. Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Ribautiana_tenerrima.html
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Ribautiana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually on brambles
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June to December.
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 Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato. 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 Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato
What is Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato?
Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato?
3 to 3.5 mm. A yellow leafhopper with oblique white lines along the length of the forewing. The forewing apex has greyish marking and spots. Markings can be quite faint; to confirm identification, dssection of male genitalia may be needed.
Where is Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato found?
Habitat: Usually on brambles
When is Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato active?
Ribautiana tenerrima sensu lato: seasonal activity - Adult: June to December..