Sycamore Lace Bug
Corythucha ciliata
This record describes Corythucha ciliata (species). Recorded family: Tingidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The only tingid on sycamore in e.NA ( C. confraterna in the west)
Wikipedia reference for Corythucha ciliata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corythucha_ciliata.
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
e.NA (QC‒ON‒CO to FL‒TX) ; adventive in Europe
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: sycamore ( Platanus ), esp. P. occidentalis ; also Fraxinus and some Moraceae, Juglandaceae, Ericaceae.
Life History
Overwintering adults emerge early in spring and deposit eggs along the ventral surface of midrib; nymphs hatch in 2‒3 weeks and feed for 5‒6 weeks. 2 generations/yr in the North, probably more in the South ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corythucha ciliata (Say 1832)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Corythucha ciliata. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sycamore Lace Bug
What is Sycamore Lace Bug?
Sycamore Lace Bug (Corythucha ciliata) is a species in the family Tingidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Sycamore Lace Bug?
~3 mm
How do you identify Sycamore Lace Bug?
The only tingid on sycamore in e.NA ( C. confraterna in the west)
Where is Sycamore Lace Bug found?
Range: e.NA (QC‒ON‒CO to FL‒TX) ; adventive in Europe
What does Sycamore Lace Bug eat?
The diet of the Sycamore Lace Bug includes hosts: sycamore ( Platanus ), esp. P. occidentalis ; also Fraxinus and some Moraceae, Juglandaceae, Ericaceae..
What is the life cycle of a Sycamore Lace Bug?
Overwintering adults emerge early in spring and deposit eggs along the ventral surface of midrib; nymphs hatch in 2‒3 weeks and feed for 5‒6 weeks. 2 generations/yr in the North, probably more in the South ( 3 )