Bostaera nasuta
This record describes Bostaera nasuta (species). Recorded family: Delphacidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Described from 10 spmns collected in south, east and north Colorado (Ball 1902)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Delphacidae (Delphacid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Delphacinae
- Tribe
- Delphacini
- Genus
- Bostaera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA-TX-KS-CO, FL-NC - (disjunct se US records might be B. balli )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
"Absolutely nothing is known about its biology, and collections seldom have more than 1 or 2 specimens." (Comment per Andy Hamilton, 2011)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bostaera nasuta Ball 1902
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Bostaera nasuta. 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 Bostaera nasuta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Bostaera nasuta
What is Bostaera nasuta?
Bostaera nasuta is a species in the family Delphacidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Bostaera nasuta?
Length: 5-5.5 mm (Penner 1952)
Where is Bostaera nasuta found?
Range: CA-TX-KS-CO, FL-NC - (disjunct se US records might be B. balli )
What is the life cycle of a Bostaera nasuta?
Absolutely nothing is known about its biology, and collections seldom have more than 1 or 2 specimens. (Comment per Andy Hamilton, 2011)