Nashorn-Blattzikade
Arboridia erecta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Arboridia erecta faces severe population decline primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of its specialized grassland and meadow habitats across Central Europe. Agricultural intensification, including increased pesticide use and conversion of traditional hay meadows to intensive farming, has eliminated much of its suitable breeding habitat. Urban development and infrastructure expansion further reduce available habitat patches, while climate change alters the composition of plant communities this leafhopper depends upon.
Habitat
This leafhopper species inhabits traditional hay meadows, semi-natural grasslands, and meadow edges in Central European lowlands and hill country. It requires diverse herbaceous plant communities with specific host plants and prefers areas with traditional extensive management practices.
Other threatened species in Cicadellidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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