Archasia belfragei
This record describes Archasia belfragei (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
According to Dr. Andy Hamilton, the high-arched crest rises vertically from the head, and the brown fringe is distinctive.
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
Habitat
Rather common on oak and locust in NY (Funkhouser 1917)
Geographic Range
e. N. Amer. to NM - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Liriodendron tulipifera (tuliptree) Malus (apple) Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore) Prunus (plum) Quercus alba (white oak) Q. bicolor (swamp white oak) Q. coccinea (scarlet oak) Q. falcata (southern red oak) Q. ilicifolia (bear or scrub oak) Q. macrocarpa (bur oak) Q. montana (chestnut oak) Q. palustris (pin oak) Q. phellos (willow oak) Q. rubra (northern red oak) Q. stellata (post oak) Q. velutina (black oak) Q. virginiana (live oak) Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust) Solidago (goldenrod) Vaccinium (blueberry) Vitis riparia (riverbank grape) Vitis vinifera (wine or wild grape) [Wallace, 2014]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Archasia belfragei Stål 1869
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Archasia belfragei. 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 belfragei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Archasia belfragei
What is Archasia belfragei?
Archasia belfragei is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Archasia belfragei?
~9 mm
How do you identify Archasia belfragei?
According to Dr. Andy Hamilton, the high-arched crest rises vertically from the head, and the brown fringe is distinctive.
Where is Archasia belfragei found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Rather common on oak and locust in NY (Funkhouser 1917) |
| Range | e. N. Amer. to NM - Map |
What does Archasia belfragei eat?
The diet of the Archasia belfragei includes Liriodendron tulipifera (tuliptree) Malus (apple) Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore) Prunus (plum) Quercus alba (white oak) Q. bicolor (swamp white oak) Q. coccinea (scarlet oak) Q. falcata (southern red oak) Q. ilicifolia (bear or scrub oak) Q. macrocarpa (bur oak) Q. montana (chestnut oak) Q. palustris (pin oak) Q. phellos (willow oak) Q. rubra (northern red oak) Q. stellata (post oak) Q. velutina (black oak) Q. virginiana (live oak) Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust) Solidago (goldenrod) Vaccinium (blueberry) Vitis riparia (riverbank grape) Vitis vinifera (wine or wild grape) [Wallace, 2014].