Braune Spornzikade
Paraliburnia clypealis
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.
15
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hemiptera
Family
Delphacidae
Genus
Paraliburnia
Braune Spornzikade belongs to the family Delphacidae, order Hemiptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and habitat conversion
Pesticide use in farming areas
Climate change affecting grassland ecosystems
Loss of traditional extensive grazing practices
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Found in 15 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). Braune Spornzikade (Paraliburnia clypealis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/braune-spornzikade