Agallia nielsoni
This record describes Agallia nielsoni (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
superficially resembles Agallia quadripunctata , but lacks the spots on the pronotum (or at least only exhibits them very faintly). this species was incorrectly referred to as Agallia lingula for many years due to decades of published misidentifications. Agallia lingula is a similar species with distinct genitalia endemic to Jamaica.
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.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
LA, TX to Central America (where it is common)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agallia nielsoni Freytag, 2003
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Agallia nielsoni. 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 nielsoni (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Rosenfeld; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Agallia nielsoni
What is Agallia nielsoni?
Agallia nielsoni is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Agallia nielsoni?
♂ 3.4-3.6mm, ♀ 3.4-3.8mm
How do you identify Agallia nielsoni?
superficially resembles Agallia quadripunctata , but lacks the spots on the pronotum (or at least only exhibits them very faintly).
Where is Agallia nielsoni found?
Range: LA, TX to Central America (where it is common)