Ceanothia bicolor
This record describes Ceanothia bicolor (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Males are uniformly dark except basal 2/3 of antennae, tibiae, and tarsi pale; wings dark opaque, with basal area and claval suture translucent. Females are blue-green to flavotestaceous, with forewings pale amber to fumate, opaque to translucent.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Psyllidae
- Subfamily
- Psyllinae
- Genus
- Ceanothia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ceanothus cuneatus
Life History
Nymphs can be found concealed under malformed leaves which fold inward as a result of feeding, and produce considerable amounts of waxy secretion.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceanothia bicolor (Jensen, 1957)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceanothia bicolor. 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 Ceanothia bicolor (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceanothia bicolor
What is Ceanothia bicolor?
Ceanothia bicolor is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ceanothia bicolor?
2-2.4mm
How do you identify Ceanothia bicolor?
Males are uniformly dark except basal 2/3 of antennae, tibiae, and tarsi pale; wings dark opaque, with basal area and claval suture translucent. Females are blue-green to flavotestaceous, with forewings pale amber to fumate, opaque to translucent.
Where is Ceanothia bicolor found?
Range: CA
What does Ceanothia bicolor eat?
The diet of the Ceanothia bicolor includes Ceanothus cuneatus.
What is the life cycle of a Ceanothia bicolor?
Nymphs can be found concealed under malformed leaves which fold inward as a result of feeding, and produce considerable amounts of waxy secretion.