Cyrtolobus maxinei
This record describes Cyrtolobus maxinei (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
MALE: FEMALE: In life, the coloration of the species is described as green as opposed to the yellow seen in dried specimens. The male and female of this species have not been associated with absolute certainty beyond the fact that they were collected together. Confirmation that they belong to the same species requires observation of the two forms in copula. However, it is *highly* likely that the male and female described by Dennis are the same entity. This species shares many traits that bring it close to some members of the genus Xantholobus .
Identification notes
MALE: FEMALE:
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
Wisconsin. Known only from the type locality: "14 miles west of Drummond, Bayfield Co., Wisconsin"
Diet and Behavior
Diet: "They were part of a group collecting from bur oak, jack oak, and hazel in the pine barrens, but specific plants from which these insects were taken are unknown. However, since the members of this genus are common inhabitants of several kinds of oaks and hickories as well as black locust, either the bur or jack oak is the probable host for this species."
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cyrtolobus maxinei Dennis, 1970
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cyrtolobus maxinei. 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 maxinei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrtolobus maxinei
What is Cyrtolobus maxinei?
Cyrtolobus maxinei is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cyrtolobus maxinei?
males ~5mm
How do you identify Cyrtolobus maxinei?
MALE: FEMALE:
Where is Cyrtolobus maxinei found?
Range: Wisconsin. Known only from the type locality: 14 miles west of Drummond, Bayfield Co., Wisconsin
What does Cyrtolobus maxinei eat?
The diet of the Cyrtolobus maxinei includes They were part of a group collecting from bur oak, jack oak, and hazel in the pine barrens, but specific plants from which these insects were taken are unknown. However, since the members of this genus are common inhabitants of several kinds of oaks and hickories as well as black locust, either the bur or jack oak is the probable host for this species..