Cyrpoptus belfragei
This record describes Cyrpoptus belfragei (species). Recorded family: Fulgoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing with distal midline solidly darkened from apex to or almost to opaque basal portion
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Fulgoridae (Fulgorid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Poiocerinae
- Tribe
- Poiocerini
- Genus
- Cyrpoptus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (DE-FL to KS-TX, MT?) to Honduras - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Known hosts include several grasses (Poaceae) & pine
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cyrpoptus belfragei Stål 1869
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cyrpoptus belfragei. 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 Cyrpoptus belfragei (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrpoptus belfragei
What is Cyrpoptus belfragei?
Cyrpoptus belfragei is a species in the family Fulgoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cyrpoptus belfragei?
Forewing with distal midline solidly darkened from apex to or almost to opaque basal portion
Where is Cyrpoptus belfragei found?
Range: e. US (DE-FL to KS-TX, MT?) to Honduras - Map
What does Cyrpoptus belfragei eat?
The diet of the Cyrpoptus belfragei includes Known hosts include several grasses (Poaceae) & pine.