Balcanocerus dolosus
This record describes Balcanocerus dolosus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Form and general appearance of crataegi , slightly broader and darker. Face and pronotum irregularly immaculate with brown. Head as broad as in crataegi , much broader than in the other deep-headed species. Vertex not as much curved as in crataegi , longest against the eyes. Face very deep and straight, front full and rounding as in provancheri ; clypeus short, constricted in the middle and much widened just at the apex; elytra similar to those of crataegi , inclined to be more flaring, giving the insect a more robust appearance; venation somewhat obscure, three anteapical cells, the outer one short. Female segment shorter than in crataegi , the posterior margin broadly rounding, with a shallow median notch. Male valve transverse, the posterior margin but little rounding, slightly longer than the ultimate segment. Colour: vertex and face pale yellow, two large angular black spots on the vertex, about their own width from the eyes and almost touching the hind margin; rest of surface irregularly maculate with large brownish fuscous spots, usually a pair between the black spots and another pair below them, the lateral sutures of front and clypeus from antennae down, including all of apical half of clypeus, except a narrow median line, deep black; pronotum pale, irregularly marked with brownish fuscous, omitting a median line expanded in front; scutellum pale, with a pair of black triangles within the lateral angles, and a pair of spots on disc; elytra smoky brown, the nervures and margins back to the apical cells light. This is a distinct and well marked species, allied to crataegi , but at once distinguished by the more complex venation and large number of spots, as well as the black Y of the face. (Ball, 1902)
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
- Eurymelinae
- Tribe
- Idiocerini
- Genus
- Balcanocerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Colorado (type localities: Dolores, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins, CO)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Balcanocerus dolosus (Ball, 1902)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Balcanocerus dolosus. 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 Balcanocerus dolosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Kittelberger; Additional contributions by antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Balcanocerus dolosus
What is Balcanocerus dolosus?
Balcanocerus dolosus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Balcanocerus dolosus?
5-5.5mm
How do you identify Balcanocerus dolosus?
Form and general appearance of crataegi , slightly broader and darker. Face and pronotum irregularly immaculate with brown. Head as broad as in crataegi , much broader than in the other deep-headed species. Vertex not as much curved as in crataegi , longest against the eyes. Face very deep and straight, front full and rounding as in provancheri ; clypeus short, constricted in the middle and much widened just at the apex; elytra similar to those of crataegi , inclined to be more flaring, giving the insect a more robust appearance; venation somewhat obscure, three anteapical cells, the outer one short. Female segment shorter than in crataegi , the posterior margin broadly rounding, with a shallow median notch. Male valve transverse, the posterior margin but little rounding, slightly longer than the ultimate segment. Colour: vertex and face pale yellow, two large angular black spots on the vertex, about their own width from the eyes and almost touching the hind margin; rest of surface irregularly maculate with large brownish fuscous spots, usually a pair between the black spots and another pair below them, the lateral sutures of front and clypeus from antennae down, including all of apical half of clypeus, except a narrow median line, deep black; pronotum pale, irregularly marked with brownish fuscous, omitting a median line expanded in front; scutellum pale, with a pair of black triangles within the lateral angles, and a pair of spots on disc; elytra smoky brown, the nervures and margins back to the apical cells light. This is a distinct and well marked species, allied to crataegi , but at once distinguished by the more complex venation and large number of spots, as well as the black Y of the face. (Ball, 1902)
Where is Balcanocerus dolosus found?
Range: Colorado (type localities: Dolores, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins, CO)