Alconeura fulminea
This record describes Alconeura fulminea (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Description from Lawson 1930: Vertex, pronotum and scutellum rich golden brown. Vertex with narrow brown submarginal line and broad white marginal band which extends backward across eyes, sides of pronotum, and along length of claval suture. |
| Elytra | Elytra olive green with distinct black spot in fourth apical cell opposite third cross vein. Underside for the most part greenish yellow. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen sometimes largely fuscous. Description from Griffith 1938: Resembling Alconeura necopinata , but with white line on vertexal margin continued across eyes, along lateral margins of pronotum and claval suture. Det. Kyle Kittelberger, 2020 |
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
- Typhlocybinae
- Tribe
- Dikraneurini
- Genus
- Alconeura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.CA-NM, c.-s. TX / Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Alconeura fulminea Lawson, 1930
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Alconeura fulminea. 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 Alconeura fulminea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Kittelberger; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Alconeura fulminea
What is Alconeura fulminea?
Alconeura fulminea is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Alconeura fulminea?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Description from Lawson 1930: Vertex, pronotum and scutellum rich golden brown. Vertex with narrow brown submarginal line and broad white marginal band which extends backward across eyes, sides of pronotum, and along length of claval suture. |
| Elytra | Elytra olive green with distinct black spot in fourth apical cell opposite third cross vein. Underside for the most part greenish yellow. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen sometimes largely fuscous. Description from Griffith 1938: Resembling Alconeura necopinata , but with white line on vertexal margin continued across eyes, along lateral margins of pronotum and claval suture. Det. Kyle Kittelberger, 2020 |
Where is Alconeura fulminea found?
Range: s.CA-NM, c.-s. TX / Mex. - Map