Cyrtolobus discoidalis
This record describes Cyrtolobus discoidalis (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Membracidae (Typical Treehoppers)
- Subfamily
- Smiliinae
- Tribe
- Smiliini
- Genus
- Cyrtolobus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
eastern & central US and adjacent Canada
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Primarily associated with Quercus nigra (water oak). Found on Quercus laurifolia (swamp laurel oak) in southernmost U.S. states. Found on various red oak section species (particularly Q. phellos ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cyrtolobus discoidalis (Emmons 1854)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cyrtolobus discoidalis. 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 Cyrtolobus discoidalis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joyce Gross; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrtolobus discoidalis
How big is Cyrtolobus discoidalis?
♀ 5-6 mm, ♂ 4-5 mm
Where is Cyrtolobus discoidalis found?
Range: eastern & central US and adjacent Canada
What does Cyrtolobus discoidalis eat?
The diet of the Cyrtolobus discoidalis includes Primarily associated with Quercus nigra (water oak). Found on Quercus laurifolia (swamp laurel oak) in southernmost U.S. states. Found on various red oak section species (particularly Q. phellos )..