Bramble Leafhopper
Ribautiana tenerrima
This record describes Ribautiana tenerrima (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Typhlocybinae
- Tribe
- Typhlocybini
- Genus
- Ribautiana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Europe & w. Asia, adventive and now widespread in NA and Australasia ; considered holarctic in
Seasonal Activity
adults Jun-Dec in UK
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Rubus (blackberries/raspberries) --preferred; also recorded on many other plants ( 3 ) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ribautiana tenerrima (Herrich-Schäffer 1834)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ribautiana tenerrima. 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 Bramble Leafhopper (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bramble Leafhopper
How big is Bramble Leafhopper?
3-3.5 mm
Where is Bramble Leafhopper found?
Range: native to Europe & w. Asia, adventive and now widespread in NA and Australasia ; considered holarctic in
What does Bramble Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the Bramble Leafhopper includes hosts: Rubus (blackberries/raspberries) --preferred; also recorded on many other plants ( 3 ) ( 5 ).
When is Bramble Leafhopper active?
Bramble Leafhopper: seasonal activity - adults Jun-Dec in UK.