Calophya triozomima
This record describes Calophya triozomima (species). Recorded family: Calophyidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewings usually darkened on anterior basal cell; apex of forewing subacute
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Calophyidae
- Genus
- Calophya
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
mostly w. NA (north to AB-ON) , but recently discovered to be widely distributed in the east as well
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Rhus trilobata and Rhus aromatica (Anacardiaceae)
Life History
bivoltine
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calophya triozomima Schwarz 1904
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Calophya triozomima. 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 Calophya triozomima (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Calophya triozomima
What is Calophya triozomima?
Calophya triozomima is a species in the family Calophyidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Calophya triozomima?
1.9mm
How do you identify Calophya triozomima?
Forewings usually darkened on anterior basal cell; apex of forewing subacute
Where is Calophya triozomima found?
Range: mostly w. NA (north to AB-ON) , but recently discovered to be widely distributed in the east as well
What does Calophya triozomima eat?
The diet of the Calophya triozomima includes host: Rhus trilobata and Rhus aromatica (Anacardiaceae).
What is the life cycle of a Calophya triozomima?
bivoltine