Aplos simplex
This record describes Aplos simplex (species). Recorded family: Issidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Found by inspection of possible hosts (try Robinia ), also by sweeping or beating. Found in abundance in Pennsylvania in Lindgren funnel traps. ( 3 )
Wikipedia reference for Aplos simplex: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aplos.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Issidae (Issid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Issinae
- Tribe
- Thioniini
- Genus
- Aplos
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (PA-FL west to IL-AR-MS) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: June-Oct (BG data)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aplos simplex. 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 Aplos simplex (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Aplos simplex
What is Aplos simplex?
Aplos simplex is a species in the family Issidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Aplos simplex found?
Range: e. US (PA-FL west to IL-AR-MS) - Map
When is Aplos simplex active?
Aplos simplex: seasonal activity - mostly: June-Oct (BG data).