Asiraca clavicornis
This record describes Asiraca clavicornis (species). Recorded family: Delphacidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3 to 4 mm. An unmistakeable species with extraordinary antennae and expanded leaf-like front legs. Photographs required please, as this species is uncommon in our area. Notable B (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 202 1) Believed to be declining In Britain. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Delphacidae/Asiraca_clavicornis.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Delphacidae
- Genus
- Asiraca
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Rough grasslands and wasteland.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Notable B (ref:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Asiraca clavicornis. 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 Asiraca clavicornis (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Asiraca clavicornis
What is Asiraca clavicornis?
Asiraca clavicornis is a species in the family Delphacidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Asiraca clavicornis?
3 to 4 mm. An unmistakeable species with extraordinary antennae and expanded leaf-like front legs.
Where is Asiraca clavicornis found?
Habitat: Rough grasslands and wasteland.