Cixius stigmatus
This record describes Cixius stigmatus (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The bold color pattern is distinctive (A. Hamilton, pers. comm.)
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
Geographic Range
e. NA to Calif. (NB-GA-AR-TX west to AB-ID-CA) - Map , most records c. US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cixius stigmatus (Say 1825)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cixius stigmatus. 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 stigmatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cixius stigmatus
What is Cixius stigmatus?
Cixius stigmatus is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cixius stigmatus?
The bold color pattern is distinctive (A. Hamilton, pers. comm.)
Where is Cixius stigmatus found?
Range: e. NA to Calif. (NB-GA-AR-TX west to AB-ID-CA) - Map , most records c. US