Acanalonia clypeata
This record describes Acanalonia clypeata (species). Recorded family: Acanaloniidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewings broadest anterior to middle, narrowed apically; vertex distinctly triangularly produced
Wikipedia reference for Acanalonia clypeata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanalonia_clypeata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Acanaloniidae (Acanaloniid Planthoppers)
- Genus
- Acanalonia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. US (CA-AZ-UT-NV)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded hosts: Prosopis (Fabaceae), Baccharis (Asteraceae), Atriplex canescens & Salsola tragus (both Chenopodiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acanalonia clypeata Van Duzee 1908
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acanalonia clypeata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
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.
Ecological role of the group
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.
Economic and practical significance of the group
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.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Acanalonia clypeata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acanalonia clypeata
What is Acanalonia clypeata?
Acanalonia clypeata is a species in the family Acanaloniidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Acanalonia clypeata?
Forewings broadest anterior to middle, narrowed apically; vertex distinctly triangularly produced
Where is Acanalonia clypeata found?
Range: sw. US (CA-AZ-UT-NV)
What does Acanalonia clypeata eat?
The diet of the Acanalonia clypeata includes recorded hosts: Prosopis (Fabaceae), Baccharis (Asteraceae), Atriplex canescens & Salsola tragus (both Chenopodiaceae).