Cixius nervosus
This record describes Cixius nervosus (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A large species, 6.5 - 8.5mm (females larger), and variable in intensity of markings. The basal part of the forewing, next to the pronotum, is usually brown, and there is usually a brown median band and other dark markings towards the wing apex. The forewing veins have tubercles along them, but there are no tubercles between the veins along the apical margin part of the forewing. The lower part of the the face (the postclypeus) is yellowish and lighter than the upper part (the frons). Tachycixius pilosus is smaller and has tubercles between wing veins at apex. There are several o ther Cixius species; C cunicularis and C similis have been recorded in VC55 Good quality photographs showing wing venation and patterns. It is helpful to indicate size. Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cixiidae/Cixius_nervosus.html
Wikipedia reference for Cixius nervosus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cixius_nervosus.
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
- Cixiinae
- Tribe
- Cixiini
- Genus
- Cixius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deciduous trees and shrubs.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: May to October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cixius nervosus. 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 Cixius nervosus (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Cixius nervosus
What is Cixius nervosus?
Cixius nervosus is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Cixius nervosus found?
Habitat: Deciduous trees and shrubs.
When is Cixius nervosus active?
Cixius nervosus: seasonal activity - Adult: May to October..