Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper
Agallia quadripunctata
This record describes Agallia quadripunctata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Stouter than constricta and with four spots: two on the head and two dark on the thorax. Narrow wings trumps 4 spots! -- Dr. Hamilton usually parthenogenetic, with a few males found only in spring -- Dr. Hamilton
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
e. US, uncommon in Gulf states - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agallia quadripunctata (Provancher 1872)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Agallia quadripunctata. 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 Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , Vox Sciurorum , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper
What is Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper?
Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper (Agallia quadripunctata) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper?
Stouter than constricta and with four spots: two on the head and two dark on the thorax. Narrow wings trumps 4 spots! -- Dr. Hamilton
Where is Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper found?
Range: e. US, uncommon in Gulf states - Map