Psammotettix alienus

Psammotettix alienus

Alternative names
Psammotettix striatus
Description

A larger Psammotettix species, c.4mm+, with similar markings to others in the genus.  Dissection of the male is required to identify it. 

Similar Species

other Psammotettix

Identification difficulty

males

Recording advice

Photograph and measure specimen, and dissect out aedeagus of male (ref. Biedermann & Niidringhaus, 2009).  

Habitat

Grassland, cereal fields and ruderal land

UK Status

RDBK (Red Data Book - insufficiently known) - ref. Auchenorrhyncha UK checklist 2021.  

VC55 Status

Rare, probably under-recorded

Further Information

This species has been confused with Psammotettix striatus in the past.  It can cause significant economic problems by transmitting viruses of cereal crops.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Additional images

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