Cyrtolobus dixianus
This record describes Cyrtolobus dixianus (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Both genders polymorphic
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
e. NA - Map
Seasonal Activity
26 Apr-26 May in NC ; 22 Mar-10 May in FL ; common in mid-June in PA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Primarily associated with Quercus bicolor (swamp white oak). Found on Quercus virginiana (southern live oak) in southern U.S. Less commonly found on various other oak species.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cyrtolobus dixianus Woodruff 1924 dixianus refers to the type locality in Alabama
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cyrtolobus dixianus. 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 dixianus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrtolobus dixianus
How big is Cyrtolobus dixianus?
♀ 6-7 mm, ♂ 5 mm
How do you identify Cyrtolobus dixianus?
Both genders polymorphic
Where is Cyrtolobus dixianus found?
Range: e. NA - Map
What does Cyrtolobus dixianus eat?
The diet of the Cyrtolobus dixianus includes Primarily associated with Quercus bicolor (swamp white oak). Found on Quercus virginiana (southern live oak) in southern U.S. Less commonly found on various other oak species..
When is Cyrtolobus dixianus active?
Cyrtolobus dixianus: seasonal activity - 26 Apr-26 May in NC ; 22 Mar-10 May in FL ; common in mid-June in PA.