Craspedolepta martini
This record describes Craspedolepta martini (species). Recorded family: Aphalaridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color from green to brown, wings white and uniformly covered in dark spots; female genitalia short The nymphs are often abundant on the ventral surface of younger leaves, producing sticky honeydew and inducing the leaves to curl
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Aphalaridae
- Subfamily
- Aphalarinae
- Genus
- Craspedolepta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Alkali Heath ( Frankenia salina )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Craspedolepta martini (Van Duzee, 1924)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Craspedolepta martini. 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 Craspedolepta martini (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Craspedolepta martini
What is Craspedolepta martini?
Craspedolepta martini is a species in the family Aphalaridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Craspedolepta martini?
2.5mm
How do you identify Craspedolepta martini?
General color from green to brown, wings white and uniformly covered in dark spots; female genitalia short
Where is Craspedolepta martini found?
Range: CA
What does Craspedolepta martini eat?
The diet of the Craspedolepta martini includes Alkali Heath ( Frankenia salina ).