Atymna querci
This record describes Atymna querci (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The male is black with yellow spots, and the female is all green.
Wikipedia reference for Atymna querci: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atymna_querci.
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
e NA ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Records from M. Rothschild's notes (n = 327) Quercus alba : 87.5% Quercus prinus : 5.2% Quercus stellata : 2.1%
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Atymna querci (Fitch 1851)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Atymna querci. 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 querci (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , Vox Sciurorum , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Atymna querci
What is Atymna querci?
Atymna querci is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Atymna querci?
♀ 7 mm, ♂ 6 mm
How do you identify Atymna querci?
The male is black with yellow spots, and the female is all green.
Where is Atymna querci found?
Range: e NA ,
What does Atymna querci eat?
The diet of the Atymna querci includes Records from M. Rothschild's notes (n = 327) Quercus alba : 87.5% Quercus prinus : 5.2% Quercus stellata : 2.1%.