Cuerna fenestella
This record describes Cuerna fenestella (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing color does not consistently distinguish this species from C. sayi. Distinctive characters are the short, curved macrosetae on the female metatibiae and the shape of the male aedeagus.
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
ne. US (to e.ND-e.KS) + ON*-MB *K.G.A. Hamilton's comment State/Province Records:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cuerna fenestella. 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 fenestella (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Cuerna fenestella
What is Cuerna fenestella?
Cuerna fenestella is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cuerna fenestella?
Forewing color does not consistently distinguish this species from C. sayi. Distinctive characters are the short, curved macrosetae on the female metatibiae and the shape of the male aedeagus.
Where is Cuerna fenestella found?
Range: ne. US (to e.ND-e.KS) + ON*-MB *K.G.A. Hamilton's comment State/Province Records: