Cyrtolobus undescribed Florida 1
Cyrtolobus n-sp-fl
This record describes Cyrtolobus n-sp-fl (unresolved taxon). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Woodruff described Cyrtolobus rufulus in 1924 as a species with two very different forms that he collected in Alabama. However, it is clear that these are two separate species. This is not C. rufulus in the strict sense as it is the form of specimens he designated as paratypes. It appears that at one point, Woodruff was aware that this was in fact a separate species and planning on describing it based on segregated material in the American Museum of Natural History he labelled as a new species. This species is very common in Florida and makes its way up to GA and AL. Mark Rothschild is planning to eventually describe the species (M. Rothschild, pers. comm. with S. Hendrix 2023). Specimens found at USNM clarify that E.D. Ball intended to describe this entity as Cyrtolobus floridensis
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
AL, GA, FL
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Quercus virginiana (southern live oak)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cyrtolobus n-sp-fl. 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 undescribed Florida 1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrtolobus undescribed Florida 1
What is Cyrtolobus undescribed Florida 1?
Cyrtolobus undescribed Florida 1 (Cyrtolobus n-sp-fl) is a unresolved taxon in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Cyrtolobus undescribed Florida 1 found?
Range: AL, GA, FL
What does Cyrtolobus undescribed Florida 1 eat?
The diet of the Cyrtolobus undescribed Florida 1 includes Quercus virginiana (southern live oak).