Oak Lace Bug
Corythucha arcuata
This record describes Corythucha arcuata (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Corythucha arcuata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corythucha_arcuata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Tingidae (Lace Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Tinginae
- Tribe
- Tingini
- Genus
- Corythucha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
most of the US and so. Canada; recently introduced to Europe and Turkey - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: various oaks ( Quercus spp.), occasionally on Castanea, Acer, Malus, Rosa ( 3 )
Life History
Several generations a year. Adults overwinter in bark crevices and similar protected areas of their host. During the spring they attach eggs to the underside of leaves. Upon hatching, nymphs begin feeding on the underside of the leaf. Egg-to-adult cycle may complete in 30-45 days; in late summer, all active stages may feed together. ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corythucha arcuata (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Corythucha arcuata. 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 Oak Lace Bug (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Lace Bug
Where is Oak Lace Bug found?
Range: most of the US and so. Canada; recently introduced to Europe and Turkey - Map
What does Oak Lace Bug eat?
The diet of the Oak Lace Bug includes various oaks ( Quercus spp.), occasionally on Castanea, Acer, Malus, Rosa ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Oak Lace Bug?
Several generations a year. Adults overwinter in bark crevices and similar protected areas of their host. During the spring they attach eggs to the underside of leaves. Upon hatching, nymphs begin feeding on the underside of the leaf. Egg-to-adult cycle may complete in 30-45 days; in late summer, all active stages may feed together. ( 4 )