Catonia nava
This record describes Catonia nava (species). Recorded family: Achilidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. Ken Childs, 2018
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Achilidae (Achilid Planthoppers)
- Tribe
- Plectoderini
- Genus
- Catonia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA to c. TX (NB-FL to NE-c.TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: dogwood ( Cornus sp.), sycamore ( Platanus sp.), maple ( Acer sp.) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Catonia nava (Say)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Catonia nava. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Catonia nava
How do you identify Catonia nava?
Det. Ken Childs, 2018
Where is Catonia nava found?
Range: e. NA to c. TX (NB-FL to NE-c.TX) - Map
What does Catonia nava eat?
The diet of the Catonia nava includes dogwood ( Cornus sp.), sycamore ( Platanus sp.), maple ( Acer sp.) ( 4 ).