Agallia deleta
This record describes Agallia deleta (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Female last ventral segment with posterior margin slightly concave with a very minute tooth at middle. Male valve rather long and broad, plates as broad as valve at base, gradually tapering to rather blunt apices. ( Delong & Davidson 1931 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Megophthalminae
- Tribe
- Agalliini
- Genus
- Agallia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agallia deleta Van Duzee 1894
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Agallia deleta. 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 Agallia deleta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Agallia deleta
What is Agallia deleta?
Agallia deleta is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Agallia deleta?
2.5-3 mm
How do you identify Agallia deleta?
Female last ventral segment with posterior margin slightly concave with a very minute tooth at middle. Male valve rather long and broad, plates as broad as valve at base, gradually tapering to rather blunt apices. ( Delong & Davidson 1931 )