Archasia auriculata
This record describes Archasia auriculata (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The green crest edged with brown spots is distinctive. --K.G.A. Hamilton
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Membracidae (Typical Treehoppers)
- Subfamily
- Smiliinae
- Tribe
- Telamonini
- Genus
- Archasia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US to CO-NM - Map , most records from Texas
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Jun in c. TX ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Castanea dentata (American chestnut) Carya (hickory) Eupatorium (thoroughwart) Quercus alba (white oak) Q. chapmanii (Chapman oak) Q. ellipsoidalis (northern pin oak) Q. falcata (southern red oak) Q. gambelii (Gambel oak) Q. ilicifolia (bear or scrub oak) Q. macrocarpa (bur oak) Q. marilandica (blackjack oak) Q. muehlenbergii (chinkapin oak) Q. nigra (water oak) Q. palustris (pin oak) Q. rubra (northern red oak) Q. stellata (post oak) Q. velutina (black oak) Verbena hastata (swamp verbena) [Wallace, 2014] Quercus buckleyi ( 4 ) Quercus fusiformis ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Archasia auriculata (Fitch 1851)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Archasia auriculata. 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 Archasia auriculata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , v belov , TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Archasia auriculata
What is Archasia auriculata?
Archasia auriculata is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Archasia auriculata?
9-11 mm
How do you identify Archasia auriculata?
The green crest edged with brown spots is distinctive. --K.G.A. Hamilton
Where is Archasia auriculata found?
Range: e US to CO-NM - Map , most records from Texas
What does Archasia auriculata eat?
The diet of the Archasia auriculata includes Castanea dentata (American chestnut) Carya (hickory) Eupatorium (thoroughwart) Quercus alba (white oak) Q. chapmanii (Chapman oak) Q. ellipsoidalis (northern pin oak) Q. falcata (southern red oak) Q. gambelii (Gambel oak) Q. ilicifolia (bear or scrub oak) Q. macrocarpa (bur oak) Q. marilandica (blackjack oak) Q. muehlenbergii (chinkapin oak) Q. nigra (water oak) Q. palustris (pin oak) Q. rubra (northern red oak) Q. stellata (post oak) Q. velutina (black oak) Verbena hastata (swamp verbena) [Wallace, 2014] Quercus buckleyi ( 4 ) Quercus fusiformis ( 4 ).
When is Archasia auriculata active?
Archasia auriculata: seasonal activity - Apr-Jun in c. TX ( 4 ).