Mountain-juniper Spittlebug
Clastoptera doeringae
This record describes Clastoptera doeringae (species). Recorded family: Clastopteridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Clastoptera doeringae: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clastoptera_doeringae.
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
w. NA (dry-belt regions of so. BC to AZ)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Juniperus scopulorum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clastoptera doeringae Hamilton 1978
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Clastoptera doeringae. 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 Mountain-juniper Spittlebug (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain-juniper Spittlebug
How big is Mountain-juniper Spittlebug?
♂ 3.2-3.9 mm, ♀ 3.5-4.1 mm
Where is Mountain-juniper Spittlebug found?
Range: w. NA (dry-belt regions of so. BC to AZ)
What does Mountain-juniper Spittlebug eat?
The diet of the Mountain-juniper Spittlebug includes host: Juniperus scopulorum.