Bothriocera datuna
This record describes Bothriocera datuna (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
This entity in the past has been misattributed to Bothriocera maculata Caldwell, 1943 through internet photos. There are many lookalike species present in the tropics, especially in the Caribbean.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Cixiidae (Cixiid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Bothriocerinae
- Tribe
- Bothriocerini
- Genus
- Bothriocera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NC, AL, FL, LA, TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bothriocera datuna Kramer, 1983
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Bothriocera datuna. 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 Bothriocera datuna (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Bothriocera datuna
What is Bothriocera datuna?
Bothriocera datuna is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Bothriocera datuna?
males 4.6-5.0mm, females 4.5-5.2mm
Where is Bothriocera datuna found?
Range: NC, AL, FL, LA, TX
What does Bothriocera datuna eat?
The diet of the Bothriocera datuna includes Unknown.