Anaceratagallia venosa

This record describes Anaceratagallia venosa (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

Anaceratagallia venosa - Anaceratagallia venosa

3mm in length. A small, rounded hopper, similar in markings to others in this subfamily. The pronotum has transverse striations or wrinkles. Examination of internal male genitalia is needed to separate this species from others in the genus. Confirmation of this species requires examination of the genitalia of male specimens Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Agallia_venosa.html

Identification notes

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Classification

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

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

Habitat and Range

Habitat

Grassland.

Seasonal Activity

July to November.

Additional species information

Recorded status

Common (ref.:

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

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Anaceratagallia venosa. 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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