Braune Spornzikade
Paraliburnia clypealis
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Overview
The Braune Spornzikade (Paraliburnia clypealis) is a small brown planthopper characterized by its distinctive clypeal structure and spur-like projections. This specialized insect feeds on plant saps and plays an important role in nutrient cycling within its ecosystem while serving as prey for various arthropod predators and small insectivores.
Braune Spornzikade faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urbanization across its European range. Climate change is altering the composition and structure of grassland ecosystems this species depends on, while pesticide use in agricultural areas directly impacts both the species and its host plants.
Habitat
This planthopper species inhabits dry grasslands, meadows, and steppe environments, particularly favoring areas with sparse vegetation and exposed soil. It is typically found in calcareous grasslands, abandoned fields, and extensively grazed pastures across central and southern Europe.
Other threatened species in Delphacidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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