Saddleback Leafhopper
Colladonus clitellarius
This record describes Colladonus clitellarius (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identifications of non-vouchered photographs should be treated as tentative: [ Colladonus furculatus ] is so similar to clitellarius that dissection of the genitalia is necessary to separate the two species. From clitellarius , to which it is related, furculatus can be distinguished by its aedeagus having the bifurcate processes more than one-half as long as the shaft, the minute stylar spine, and the gonopore basad of the mid length of the aedeagal shaft. Superficial body characters of furculatus , though not reliable, are the more robust size and the spot on the clavi of the forewings, which does not reach the basal apex of the scutellum. - Nielson, 1957
Wikipedia reference for Colladonus clitellarius: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colladonus_clitellarius.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Platymetopiini
- Genus
- Colladonus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (NS-MB to ...)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Colladonus clitellarius (Say 1830)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Colladonus clitellarius. 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 Saddleback Leafhopper (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by Stephen_WV , Robin McLeod , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Saddleback Leafhopper
What is Saddleback Leafhopper?
Saddleback Leafhopper (Colladonus clitellarius) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Saddleback Leafhopper?
Identifications of non-vouchered photographs should be treated as tentative: [ Colladonus furculatus ] is so similar to clitellarius that dissection of the genitalia is necessary to separate the two species. From clitellarius , to which it is related, furculatus can be distinguished by its aedeagus having the bifurcate processes more than one-half as long as the shaft, the minute stylar spine, and the gonopore basad of the mid length of the aedeagal shaft. Superficial body characters of furculatus , though not reliable, are the more robust size and the spot on the clavi of the forewings, which does not reach the basal apex of the scutellum. - Nielson, 1957
Where is Saddleback Leafhopper found?
Range: e. NA (NS-MB to ...)