Acanalonia servillei
This record describes Acanalonia servillei (species). Recorded family: Acanaloniidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
note 3 prominent roughly parallel upward angled veins in forewing, also pale dorsal line costal border of forewing nearly straight posteriorly
Wikipedia reference for Acanalonia servillei: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanalonia_servillei.
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
se. US (e.TX-FL-MD, occ. NY) - Map "mostly a species of the gulf and southern Atlantic coast states, but sometimes gets much further north (it was described from Pennsylvania)" --Charles Bartlett, pers.comm. to =v= 4.vi.15
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: caper ( Capparis comosa , Capparaceae) , genus restricted to TX & FL, comosa doesn't occur in the US.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acanalonia servillei Spinola 1839
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acanalonia servillei. 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 servillei (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acanalonia servillei
What is Acanalonia servillei?
Acanalonia servillei is a species in the family Acanaloniidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Acanalonia servillei?
Length 14-15 mm
How do you identify Acanalonia servillei?
note 3 prominent roughly parallel upward angled veins in forewing, also pale dorsal line costal border of forewing nearly straight posteriorly
Where is Acanalonia servillei found?
Range: se. US (e.TX-FL-MD, occ. NY) - Map mostly a species of the gulf and southern Atlantic coast states, but sometimes gets much further north (it was described from Pennsylvania) --Charles Bartlett, pers.comm. to =v= 4.vi.15
What does Acanalonia servillei eat?
The diet of the Acanalonia servillei includes host: caper ( Capparis comosa , Capparaceae) , genus restricted to TX & FL, comosa doesn't occur in the US..