Clastoptera octonotata
This record describes Clastoptera octonotata (species). Recorded family: Clastopteridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
8 brown spots, 4 on the head and 4 on the anterior border of the pronotum. --K.G.A. Hamilton, 19.ii.2014
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
se. US to c.TX (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded host: Muscadine grapevine ( Vitis rotundifolia , Vitaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clastoptera octonotata Hamilton 2015
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Clastoptera octonotata. 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 Clastoptera octonotata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Clastoptera octonotata
What is Clastoptera octonotata?
Clastoptera octonotata is a species in the family Clastopteridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Clastoptera octonotata?
♂ 3.7–3.8 mm, ♀ 3.8–4.2 mm
How do you identify Clastoptera octonotata?
8 brown spots, 4 on the head and 4 on the anterior border of the pronotum. --K.G.A. Hamilton, 19.ii.2014
Where is Clastoptera octonotata found?
Range: se. US to c.TX (BG data)
What does Clastoptera octonotata eat?
The diet of the Clastoptera octonotata includes recorded host: Muscadine grapevine ( Vitis rotundifolia , Vitaceae).