Atymna helena
This record describes Atymna helena (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembles the male of A. querci but has the front of the crest pale. ‒K.G.A. Hamilton, 17.vi.2008
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
- Smiliini
- Genus
- Atymna
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne.NA (QC‒VA to MB‒OK) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Records from M. Rothschild's notes (n = 81) Quercus bicolor : 32.1% Quercus macrocarpa : 23.5% Quercus stellata : 22.2% Quercus alba : 6.2% Quercus prinus : 6.2%
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Atymna helena (Woodruff 1915)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Atymna helena. 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 Atymna helena (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Atymna helena
What is Atymna helena?
Atymna helena is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Atymna helena?
Resembles the male of A. querci but has the front of the crest pale. ‒K.G.A. Hamilton, 17.vi.2008
Where is Atymna helena found?
Range: ne.NA (QC‒VA to MB‒OK) - Map
What does Atymna helena eat?
The diet of the Atymna helena includes Records from M. Rothschild's notes (n = 81) Quercus bicolor : 32.1% Quercus macrocarpa : 23.5% Quercus stellata : 22.2% Quercus alba : 6.2% Quercus prinus : 6.2%.