Andelsandzirpe
Psammotettix putoni
Psammotettix putoni is a small leafhopper species belonging to the Cicadellidae family, characterized by its pale coloration and distinctive wing markings. These tiny insects typically measure 3-4mm in length and play an important ecological role as herbivores feeding on grass species while serving as prey for various arthropod predators and contributing to nutrient cycling in grassland ecosystems.
14
Countries
Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Marco de Haas, all rights reserved, uploaded by Marco de Haas
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hemiptera
Family
Cicadellidae
Genus
Psammotettix
Andelsandzirpe belongs to the family Cicadellidae, order Hemiptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Psammotettix putoni is a small leafhopper species belonging to the Cicadellidae family, characterized by its pale coloration and distinctive wing markings. These tiny insects typically measure 3-4mm in length and play an important ecological role as herbivores feeding on grass species while serving as prey for various arthropod predators and contributing to nutrient cycling in grassland ecosystems.
Psammotettix putoni faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urbanization of grassland ecosystems. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns further threaten the specialized grass communities this leafhopper depends on for survival and reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits dry grasslands, meadows, and steppe environments, particularly areas with sparse vegetation and sandy soils. Shows preference for open habitats with specific grass species that serve as host plants for feeding and reproduction.
Threats
Grassland degradation and fragmentation
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Climate change impacts on host plant communities
Pesticide use in agricultural areas
Urbanization and infrastructure development
Found in 14 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Andelsandzirpe (Psammotettix putoni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/andelsandzirpe