Tremulicerus vitreus
This record describes Tremulicerus vitreus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4.5-6mm. A large orange/yellow-brown leafhopper associated with Black Poplar and its hybrids. It may have a pinkish tint or golden sheen. Usually a pale mid-line on the pronotum and top of the face. Close examination of a specimen is needed. Provide photographs taken from top, side and face; and note the host plant. Adult: mainly June to October although females overwinter in conifers. Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Idiocerus_vitreus.html
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Tremulicerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on Poplars and sometimes Willows.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: mainly June to October although females overwinter in conifers.
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 Tremulicerus vitreus. 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 Tremulicerus vitreus (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Tremulicerus vitreus
What is Tremulicerus vitreus?
Tremulicerus vitreus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Tremulicerus vitreus?
4.5-6mm. A large orange/yellow-brown leafhopper associated with Black Poplar and its hybrids. It may have a pinkish tint or golden sheen. Usually a pale mid-line on the pronotum and top of the face.
Where is Tremulicerus vitreus found?
Habitat: Found on Poplars and sometimes Willows.
When is Tremulicerus vitreus active?
Tremulicerus vitreus: seasonal activity - Adult: mainly June to October although females overwinter in conifers..