Balclutha neglecta
This record describes Balclutha neglecta (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Has a wider head than most of the species in North America per Andy Hamilton.
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
Common in lawns.
Geographic Range
mostly w. N. Amer. to C. Amer. - Map (GBIF) A common species on the Great Plains per Andy Hamilton. Ranges north to Illinois, Michigan and Ontario and west to California, Washington and Oregon per internet searches.
Seasonal Activity
mostly: July-Nov (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded on turfgrass in Colorado per extension publication . Feeds on June Grass (Koeleria macrantha) in Illinois .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Balclutha neglecta DeLong & Davidson, 1933
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Balclutha neglecta. 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 neglecta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Balclutha neglecta
What is Balclutha neglecta?
Balclutha neglecta is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Balclutha neglecta?
Has a wider head than most of the species in North America per Andy Hamilton.
Where is Balclutha neglecta found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Common in lawns. |
| Range | mostly w. N. Amer. to C. Amer. - Map (GBIF) A common species on the Great Plains per Andy Hamilton. Ranges north to Illinois, Michigan and Ontario and west to California, Washington and Oregon per internet searches. |
What does Balclutha neglecta eat?
The diet of the Balclutha neglecta includes Recorded on turfgrass in Colorado per extension publication . Feeds on June Grass (Koeleria macrantha) in Illinois ..
When is Balclutha neglecta active?
Balclutha neglecta: seasonal activity - mostly: July-Nov (BG data).