Acericerus vittifrons

This record describes Acericerus vittifrons (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

Acericerus vittifrons - Acericerus vittifrons

Acericerus vittifrons is associated with Acer spp. especially A campestre (Field Maple). The forewings are marbled light grey and brownish, with a light spot on the clavus. Males have a broad solid dark bar down the face; this extends above the ocelli (the minute simple eyes between the large compound eyes). Females are very similar to A ribauti and may not be identifiable. Acericerus ribauti and A heydenii are very similar and also found on Acer spp . Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify this species. Please submit photos from top and side, and of the face, and note the host plant Local (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021, on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Idiocerus_vittifrons.html

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Cicadellidae
Genus: Acericerus

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Habitat

Acer

Seasonal Activity

August and December.

Diet and Behavior

Life History

It overwinters as an adult.

Additional species information

Recorded status

Local (ref.:

About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acericerus vittifrons. 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.

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