True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies

Order Hemiptera

The True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies (Order Hemiptera) includes 7,349 species across 120 families and 1,727 genera in our directory.

About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies

Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.

Economic Impact

The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.

Ecological Role

Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.

Families in Hemiptera (120)

Species in Hemiptera (7,349)

Zygina hyperici

Zygina hyperici

Zygina hyperici

Cicadellidae

Length: 2 to 3 mm. Zygina hyperci is sexually dimorphic; males are yellow with the apex of the scutellum dark; females are pale yellow and distinctively marked with broad dark red markings covering the majority of the scutellum and clavus. Chalk gras

Zyginella pulchra

Zyginella pulchra

Zyginella pulchra

Cicadellidae

Length 3.0 to 3.5 mm. A sexually dimorphic species; males have a red clavus and scutellum which varies in extent and intesity. Females lack the red markings. Both sexes have a greensh-yellow ground colour, a dark spot at wing apex and greyish apical

Zyginidia scutellaris

Zyginidia scutellaris

Zyginidia scutellaris

Cicadellidae

Length 2 to 2.5 mm. A very small leafhopper, yellowish in colour and often with greyish longitudinal stripes on the forewings. The three dark triangles on the scutellum are distinctive. Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.bri

apache-cinctifera-semicincta (Unsorted)

apache-cinctifera-semicincta (Unsorted)

Diceroprocta apache-cinctifera-semicincta

Cicadidae

Identification: Basic characters usu. include: Eyes: VARIABLE - Described as tan to reddish (rust-colored) Body: Usually dark, often with some reddish-brown coloration visible Pronotal Collar: VARIABLE (may be described as "bisected" with the anterio

dorsatus or tremulus

dorsatus or tremulus

Megatibicen dorsatus-tremulus

Cicadidae

Both T. dorsatus & T. tremulus are very similar in appearance and can be sympatric across parts of their ranges. Since they are so similar physically and overlap in range, some images may be difficult if not impossible to distinguish. For those ima

group

group

Adelges laricis

Adelgidae

The larvae of Adelges laricis cause galls on Spruce. The galls are waxy, creamy and relatively small. The winged female which matures on spruce is greyish to blackish, with a body length of 1.9 to 2.0 mm. For a full description of the life cycle see

possible undescribed species that feeds on smooth withe-rod

possible undescribed species that feeds on smooth withe-rod

Enchenopa on-viburnum-nudum

Membracidae

Based on nymphal morphology, it is likely that this species is the same as the one on V. prunifolium . This, however, has yet to be tested.

undescribed species that feeds on nannyberry

undescribed species that feeds on nannyberry

Enchenopa on-viburnum-lentago

Membracidae

There are many Viburnum species which Enchenopa have been seen feeding on; it is unclear if there are multiple undescribed species involved at the present.

undescribed species that feeds on silverbell

undescribed species that feeds on silverbell

Enchenopa on-halesia

Membracidae

this species is apparently in the process of being described, unlike most other members of the E. binotata complex The known undescribed species is on Halesia carolina , but there are recent records of an Enchenopa on Halesia tetraptera . Whether or

Acanalonia bonducellae

Acanalonia bonducellae

Acanalonia bonducellae

Acanaloniidae

Acanalonia chloris

Acanalonia chloris

Acanalonia chloris

Acanaloniidae

Acanalonia clarionensis

Acanalonia clarionensis

Acanalonia clarionensis

Acanaloniidae

Acanalonia viriditerminata

Acanalonia viriditerminata

Acanalonia viriditerminata

Acanaloniidae

Acanthosoma denticaudum

Acanthosoma denticaudum

Acanthosoma denticaudum

Acanthosomatidae

Acanthosoma labiduroides

Acanthosoma labiduroides

Acanthosoma labiduroides

Acanthosomatidae

Acanthosoma spinicolle

Acanthosoma spinicolle

Acanthosoma spinicolle

Acanthosomatidae

Aclerda berlesii

Aclerda berlesii

Aclerda berlesii

Aclerdidae

Aclerda holci

Aclerda holci

Aclerda holci

Aclerdidae

Aclerda laeliae

Aclerda laeliae

Aclerdidae

Aclerda namibensis

Aclerda namibensis

Aclerdidae

Aclerda subterranea

Aclerda subterranea

Aclerdidae

Aclerda wiltshirei

Aclerda wiltshirei

Aclerda wiltshirei

Aclerdidae

Adelges lapponicus

Adelges lapponicus

Adelges lapponicus

Adelgidae

Adelges merkeri

Adelges merkeri

Adelges merkeri

Adelgidae

Adelges pectinatae

Adelges pectinatae

Adelges pectinatae

Adelgidae

Adelges tardoides

Adelges tardoides

Adelges tardoides

Adelgidae

Adelges tardus

Adelges tardus

Adelges tardus

Adelgidae

Adelges viridulus

Adelges viridulus

Adelges viridulus

Adelgidae

Aeneolamia contigua

Aeneolamia contigua

Aeneolamia contigua

Ischnorhinidae

Aetalion brunovenosum

Aetalion brunovenosum

Aetalionidae

Aetalion fissum

Aetalion fissum

Aetalionidae

Aetalion minor

Aetalion minor

Aetalion minor

Aetalionidae

Aetalion nigrofacum

Aetalion nigrofacum

Aetalionidae

Aetalion pauciareolum

Aetalion pauciareolum

Aetalionidae

Aetalion pictum

Aetalion pictum

Aetalion pictum

Aetalionidae

Aetalion rarobasale

Aetalion rarobasale

Aetalion rarobasale

Aetalionidae

Aetalion ravobasale

Aetalion ravobasale

Aetalionidae

Aetalion reticulatum

Aetalion reticulatum

Aetalion reticulatum

Aetalionidae

Agalmatium flavescens

Agalmatium flavescens

Agalmatium flavescens

Issidae

Allokermes essigi

Allokermes essigi

Allokermes essigi

Kermesidae

Amiarus dimidiatus

Amiarus dimidiatus

Amiarus dimidiatus

Cixiidae

Anotia robertsonii

Anotia robertsonii

Anotia robertsonii

Derbidae

Anthocoris japonicus

Anthocoris japonicus

Anthocoris japonicus

Anthocoridae

Aphrophora major

Aphrophora major

Aphrophora major

Aphrophoridae

Aquarius adelaidis

Aquarius adelaidis

Aquarius adelaidis

Gerridae

Aradus betulae

Aradus betulae

Aradus betulae

Aradidae

Aradus betulinus

Aradus betulinus

Aradus betulinus

Aradidae

Aradus cinnamomeus

Aradus cinnamomeus

Aradus cinnamomeus

Aradidae

Aradus conspicuus

Aradus conspicuus

Aradus conspicuus

Aradidae

Aradus corticalis

Aradus corticalis

Aradus corticalis

Aradidae

Aradus flavicornis

Aradus flavicornis

Aradus flavicornis

Aradidae

Aradus versicolor

Aradus versicolor

Aradus versicolor

Aradidae

Arocatus roeselii

Arocatus roeselii

Arocatus roeselii

Lygaeidae

Aspidiotus bornmuelleri

Aspidiotus bornmuelleri

Aspidiotus bornmuelleri

Diaspididae

Aspidiotus hedericola

Aspidiotus hedericola

Aspidiotus hedericola

Diaspididae

Aulacaspis murrayae

Aulacaspis murrayae

Aulacaspis murrayae

Diaspididae

Berytinus clavipes

Berytinus clavipes

Berytinus clavipes

Berytidae

Brachyplatys funebris

Brachyplatys funebris

Brachyplatys funebris

Plataspidae

Brachyplatys punctipes

Brachyplatys punctipes

Brachyplatys punctipes

Plataspidae

Brachyplatys vahlii

Brachyplatys vahlii

Brachyplatys vahlii

Plataspidae

Cacopsylla melanoneura

Cacopsylla melanoneura

Cacopsylla melanoneura

Psyllidae

Cacopsylla pruni

Cacopsylla pruni

Cacopsylla pruni

Psyllidae

Cacopsylla pulchella

Cacopsylla pulchella

Cacopsylla pulchella

Psyllidae

Caliscelis affinis

Caliscelis affinis

Caliscelis affinis

Caliscelidae

Caliscelis bolivari

Caliscelis bolivari

Caliscelis bolivari

Caliscelidae

Caliscelis wallengreni

Caliscelis wallengreni

Caliscelis wallengreni

Caliscelidae

Calophya dicksoni

Calophya dicksoni

Calophya dicksoni

Calophyidae

Calophya duvauae

Calophya duvauae

Calophyidae

Calophya mammifex

Calophya mammifex

Calophya mammifex

Calophyidae

Calophya mangiferae

Calophya mangiferae

Calophya mangiferae

Calophyidae

Calophya nigrella

Calophya nigrella

Calophya nigrella

Calophyidae

Calophya nigridorsalis

Calophya nigridorsalis

Calophya nigridorsalis

Calophyidae

Calophya rhicola

Calophya rhicola

Calophya rhicola

Calophyidae

Calophya rhois

Calophya rhois

Calophya rhois

Calophyidae

Calophya rubra

Calophya rubra

Calophya rubra

Calophyidae

Calophya shinjii

Calophya shinjii

Calophya shinjii

Calophyidae

Cephisus siccifolius

Cephisus siccifolius

Cephisus siccifolius

Aphrophoridae

Ceratocombus aotearoae

Ceratocombus aotearoae

Ceratocombus aotearoae

Ceratocombidae

Ceratocombus brevipennis

Ceratocombus brevipennis

Ceratocombidae

Ceratocombus coleoptratus

Ceratocombus coleoptratus

Ceratocombus coleoptratus

Ceratocombidae

Ceratocombus corticalis

Ceratocombus corticalis

Ceratocombus corticalis

Ceratocombidae

Ceratocombus novaezelandiae

Ceratocombus novaezelandiae

Ceratocombus novaezelandiae

Ceratocombidae

Ceratocombus plebejus

Ceratocombus plebejus

Ceratocombus plebejus

Ceratocombidae

Ceratocombus stysi

Ceratocombus stysi

Ceratocombidae

Cerococcus michaeli

Cerococcus michaeli

Cerococcidae

Cerococcus parrotti

Cerococcus parrotti

Cerococcus parrotti

Cerococcidae

Cerococcus polyporus

Cerococcus polyporus

Cerococcidae

Chartoscirta cocksii

Chartoscirta cocksii

Chartoscirta cocksii

Saldidae

Chartoscirta elegantula

Chartoscirta elegantula

Chartoscirta elegantula

Saldidae

Chionomus puellus

Chionomus puellus

Chionomus puellus

Delphacidae

Cimex dissimilis

Cimex dissimilis

Cimex dissimilis

Cimicidae

Cixidia pilatoi

Cixidia pilatoi

Cixidia pilatoi

Achilidae

Clastoptera cimicoides

Clastoptera cimicoides

Clastoptera cimicoides

Clastopteridae

Clastoptera compta

Clastoptera compta

Clastoptera compta

Clastopteridae

Colpoptera maculifrons

Colpoptera maculifrons

Colpoptera maculifrons

Nogodinidae

Colpoptera marginalis

Colpoptera marginalis

Colpoptera marginalis

Nogodinidae

Corimelaena extensa

Corimelaena extensa

Corimelaena extensa

Thyreocoridae

Corimelaena minuta

Corimelaena minuta

Corimelaena minuta

Thyreocoridae

Corimelaena nigra

Corimelaena nigra

Corimelaena nigra

Thyreocoridae

Crypticerya brasiliensis

Crypticerya brasiliensis

Crypticerya brasiliensis

Monophlebidae

Sources: USDA, EPA, University research