Attenuipyga platyrhyncha
This record describes Attenuipyga platyrhyncha (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Head is broad, front convex transversely; elytra more than half the length of abdomen in both sexes. Females will have the last 3 segments of the abdomen visible; male elytra will usually reach the tip of the abdomen.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Hecalini
- Genus
- Attenuipyga
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
This is a typical prairie species occurring on grasses of the prairie association.
Geographic Range
Middle West from Illinois to Colorado
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Grasses. Has been recorded on two species of Elymus in Iowa.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Attenuipyga (Dorycara) platyrhyncha (Osborn 1894)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Attenuipyga platyrhyncha. 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 Attenuipyga platyrhyncha (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Attenuipyga platyrhyncha
What is Attenuipyga platyrhyncha?
Attenuipyga platyrhyncha is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Attenuipyga platyrhyncha?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 9-10mm |
| Female | 14-15mm |
How do you identify Attenuipyga platyrhyncha?
Head is broad, front convex transversely; elytra more than half the length of abdomen in both sexes. Females will have the last 3 segments of the abdomen visible; male elytra will usually reach the tip of the abdomen.
Where is Attenuipyga platyrhyncha found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | This is a typical prairie species occurring on grasses of the prairie association. |
| Range | Middle West from Illinois to Colorado |
What does Attenuipyga platyrhyncha eat?
The diet of the Attenuipyga platyrhyncha includes Grasses. Has been recorded on two species of Elymus in Iowa..