Craspedolepta suaedae
This record describes Craspedolepta suaedae (species). Recorded family: Aphalaridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewings densely spotted, on Suaeda sp.
Identification notes
Forewings densely spotted, on Suaeda sp.
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
Southwestern USA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Suaeda (Seepweed)
Life History
The nymphs secrete an abundance of cottony white wax within which they become covered, among the younger branches. In the cooler parts of the year adults may also be found in this same material ( 3 ) .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Craspedolepta suaedae (Crawford, 1914)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Craspedolepta suaedae. 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 suaedae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Dennis Haines; Additional contributions by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Craspedolepta suaedae
What is Craspedolepta suaedae?
Craspedolepta suaedae is a species in the family Aphalaridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Craspedolepta suaedae?
Forewings densely spotted, on Suaeda sp.
Where is Craspedolepta suaedae found?
Range: Southwestern USA
What does Craspedolepta suaedae eat?
The diet of the Craspedolepta suaedae includes Suaeda (Seepweed).
What is the life cycle of a Craspedolepta suaedae?
The nymphs secrete an abundance of cottony white wax within which they become covered, among the younger branches. In the cooler parts of the year adults may also be found in this same material ( 3 ) .