Centrotus cornutus
This record describes Centrotus cornutus (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length about 10 mm. One of only two UK treehoppers. It has horn-like projections on the pronotum The other UK treehopper, Gargara genistae, is associated with broom and is smaller than C. cornutus and lacks the 'horns' on the pronotum. Good photographs taken in the field or from a specimen On a range of plants in woodland rides and similar habitats. Local (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Membracidae/Centrotus_cornutus.html
Wikipedia reference for Centrotus cornutus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrotus_cornutus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Membracidae (Typical Treehoppers)
- Subfamily
- Centrotinae
- Tribe
- Centrotini
- Genus
- Centrotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On a range of plants in woodland rides and similar habitats.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: April-August.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Local (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Centrotus cornutus. 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 Centrotus cornutus (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Centrotus cornutus
What is Centrotus cornutus?
Centrotus cornutus is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Centrotus cornutus?
about 10 mm. One of only two UK treehoppers. It has horn-like projections on the pronotum
Where is Centrotus cornutus found?
Habitat: On a range of plants in woodland rides and similar habitats.
When is Centrotus cornutus active?
Centrotus cornutus: seasonal activity - Adult: April-August..