Asotocixius diopter
This record describes Asotocixius diopter (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The lack of spines on the hind tibia before the apex, the shapes of the apical cells of the forewings, the large mesonotum, and the carinate longitudinal midline of the frons together distinguish A. diopter from all other cixiids found in our fauna. It is known only from singly collected specimens taken in Arizona, Nevada, and California. - Kramer, 1983a
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Cixiidae (Cixiid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Cixiinae
- Tribe
- Cixiini
- Genus
- Asotocixius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA, NV, AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: single female collected on a Joshua tree ( Yucca brevifolia )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Asotocixius diopter Kramer, 1983
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Asotocixius diopter. 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 Asotocixius diopter (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Asotocixius diopter
What is Asotocixius diopter?
Asotocixius diopter is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Asotocixius diopter?
♂ 6.0mm, ♀ 6.5-9.0mm
Where is Asotocixius diopter found?
Range: CA, NV, AZ
What does Asotocixius diopter eat?
The diet of the Asotocixius diopter includes single female collected on a Joshua tree ( Yucca brevifolia ).