Colladonus mendicus
This record describes Colladonus mendicus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
the color pattern, particularly the pale veins, are distinctive [as per a comment by Andy Hamilton on this post ]
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
Habitat
"always found on nettles" [as per a comment by Andy Hamilton on this post ]
Geographic Range
BC south to...
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Colladonus mendicus (Ball 1902)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Colladonus mendicus. 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 Colladonus mendicus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Harsi S. Parker
Frequently Asked Questions About Colladonus mendicus
What is Colladonus mendicus?
Colladonus mendicus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Colladonus mendicus?
the color pattern, particularly the pale veins, are distinctive [as per a comment by Andy Hamilton on this post ]
Where is Colladonus mendicus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | always found on nettles [as per a comment by Andy Hamilton on this post ] |
| Range | BC south to... |