Einhorn-Spornzikade
Kelisia monoceros
The Einhorn-Spornzikade (Kelisia monoceros) is a distinctive planthopper characterized by its prominent horn-like projection on the head, from which it derives its common name. This small hemipteran insect feeds on grasses and sedges in wetland environments, playing an important role in nutrient cycling and serving as prey for various arthropod predators and small birds.
30
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hemiptera
Family
Delphacidae
Genus
Kelisia
Einhorn-Spornzikade belongs to the family Delphacidae, order Hemiptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
The Einhorn-Spornzikade (Kelisia monoceros) is a distinctive planthopper characterized by its prominent horn-like projection on the head, from which it derives its common name. This small hemipteran insect feeds on grasses and sedges in wetland environments, playing an important role in nutrient cycling and serving as prey for various arthropod predators and small birds.
Kelisia monoceros faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and water management practices. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the delicate moisture balance of its bog and marsh habitats.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This planthopper species inhabits wet meadows, bogs, marshes, and other moisture-rich grassland environments, typically associated with sedges and other wetland vegetation. It requires specific hydrological conditions and is particularly dependent on undisturbed wetland ecosystems with stable water levels.
Threats
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Wetland drainage and water management
Climate change impacts on moisture regimes
Pollution from agricultural runoff
Urban development pressure
Found in 30 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). Einhorn-Spornzikade (Kelisia monoceros). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/einhorn-spornzikade