Idiocerus lituratus

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Idiocerus lituratus
Idiocerus lituratus

Idiocerus lituratus

Systematics
Subordination : Risso cicadas (Cicadomorpha)
Superfamily : Membracoidea
Family : Dwarf cicadas (Cicadellidae)
Subfamily : Winker cicadas (Idiocerinae)
Genre : Idiocerus
Type : Idiocerus lituratus
Scientific name
Idiocerus lituratus
( Fallén , 1806)

Idiocerus lituratus , also known as gray willow Winkerzikade known, a leafhopper from the subfamily of the Winker cicadas (Idiocerinae).

features

The cicadas are 5.5–6.5 mm long. The brownish-black-white patterned cicada has a light field of vision. The scutellum has three larger black triangles at the base. A dark band runs across the forewings. This is lined with two narrow, light-colored cross bars, which have white wing veins .

Occurrence

The species is represented in large parts of Europe. The species is widespread in the British Isles.

Way of life

Idiocerus lituratus can be found on various willows ( Salix ), in particular on creeping willow ( Salix repens ) and broken willow ( Salix fragilis ). The cicadas suckle on the leaves and stems of these trees. The adults of a generation usually fly from July to November.

Individual evidence

  1. German names for small cicadas (Cicadellidae) species . insektoid.info. Archived from the original on December 27, 2016. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 15, 2017. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / insektoid.info
  2. a b c d e f Idiocerus lituratus . British bugs. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  3. Idiocerus lituratus in Fauna Europaea. Retrieved March 15, 2017
  4. ^ Idiocerus lituratus . The Essex Field Club. Retrieved March 15, 2017.

Web links

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