Bactericera athenae
This record describes Bactericera athenae (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Head, pronotum, prescutum, male genitalia black; rest of body yellow. |
| Antennae | Antennae black except segments 4,5 and tip of 3 white. |
| Head | Head cleft, concave, eyes projecting forward; wings angular, three times as long as broad, marginal cells small; forefemora enlarged |
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL, KS ; IN (bugguide data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bactericera athenae (Crawford, 1910)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Bactericera athenae. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bactericera athenae
What is Bactericera athenae?
Bactericera athenae is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Bactericera athenae?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Head, pronotum, prescutum, male genitalia black; rest of body yellow. |
| Antennae | Antennae black except segments 4,5 and tip of 3 white. |
| Head | Head cleft, concave, eyes projecting forward; wings angular, three times as long as broad, marginal cells small; forefemora enlarged |
Where is Bactericera athenae found?
Range: FL, KS ; IN (bugguide data)