Cuerna alpina
This record describes Cuerna alpina (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
tentative det: Kyle Kittelberger, 2020
Identification notes
tentative det: Kyle Kittelberger, 2020
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
- Cicadellinae
- Tribe
- Proconiini
- Genus
- Cuerna
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.Canada to Mexico: AB-ID-NM to SK-MN-MO - Map State/Province Records: CAN: AB, BC, SK USA: CO, ID, IL, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Yucca
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cuerna alpina Oman & Beamer, 1944
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cuerna alpina. 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 Cuerna alpina (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tom Bentley; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cuerna alpina
What is Cuerna alpina?
Cuerna alpina is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cuerna alpina?
tentative det: Kyle Kittelberger, 2020
Where is Cuerna alpina found?
Range: w.Canada to Mexico: AB-ID-NM to SK-MN-MO - Map State/Province Records: CAN: AB, BC, SK USA: CO, ID, IL, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY
What does Cuerna alpina eat?
The diet of the Cuerna alpina includes on Yucca.