Balclutha impicta
This record describes Balclutha impicta (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Sometimes this species has spotted wings, and sometimes not. The very short head, which is also much narrower than the thorax, is distinctive for this species in eastern North America. In the west there is a look-alike, B. manitou .
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
- Macrostelini
- Genus
- Balclutha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Woodlands
Geographic Range
across US and Canada
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Balclutha impicta (Van Duzee 1892)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Balclutha impicta. 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 Balclutha impicta (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Balclutha impicta
What is Balclutha impicta?
Balclutha impicta is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Balclutha impicta?
2.5-4 mm (females are larger than males)
How do you identify Balclutha impicta?
Sometimes this species has spotted wings, and sometimes not. The very short head, which is also much narrower than the thorax, is distinctive for this species in eastern North America. In the west there is a look-alike, B. manitou .
Where is Balclutha impicta found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Woodlands |
| Range | across US and Canada |