Pecan Spittlebug
Clastoptera achatina
This record describes Clastoptera achatina (species). Recorded family: Clastopteridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
sometimes contributes to twig dieback in the Midwest ( 4 )
Wikipedia reference for Clastoptera achatina: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clastoptera_achatina.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Cercopoidea
- Family
- Clastopteridae (Clastopterid Spittlebugs)
- Genus
- Clastoptera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA to CO-NM / Mex. - Map , most records e. of the Miss. R.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: hickories ( Carya )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clastoptera achatina Germar 1839
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Clastoptera achatina. 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 Pecan Spittlebug (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pecan Spittlebug
What is Pecan Spittlebug?
Pecan Spittlebug (Clastoptera achatina) is a species in the family Clastopteridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pecan Spittlebug?
♂ 3.7-4.1 mm, ♀ 4.5-5.0 mm
Where is Pecan Spittlebug found?
Range: e.NA to CO-NM / Mex. - Map , most records e. of the Miss. R.
What does Pecan Spittlebug eat?
The diet of the Pecan Spittlebug includes hosts: hickories ( Carya ).