Acanalonia immaculata
This record describes Acanalonia immaculata (species). Recorded family: Acanaloniidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
forewing trapezoidal with greatest width at apex
Wikipedia reference for Acanalonia immaculata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanalonia_immaculata.
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
AZ; Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acanalonia immaculata (Kirkaldy 1907)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acanalonia immaculata. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acanalonia immaculata
What is Acanalonia immaculata?
Acanalonia immaculata is a species in the family Acanaloniidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Acanalonia immaculata?
6.3 to 7.2 mm
How do you identify Acanalonia immaculata?
forewing trapezoidal with greatest width at apex
Where is Acanalonia immaculata found?
Range: AZ; Mexico