Cyrtolobus parvulus
This record describes Cyrtolobus parvulus (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
the way the markings on the front of the crest get broken up into mottled light and dark is characteristic ─A.K.G. Hamilton, 20.v.2010
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 US - Map , uncommon
Diet and Behavior
Diet: dwarf chinkapin oak ( Quercus prinoides , Fagaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cyrtolobus parvulus Woodruff 1924
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cyrtolobus parvulus. 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 parvulus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Edward Ruden , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrtolobus parvulus
What is Cyrtolobus parvulus?
Cyrtolobus parvulus is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cyrtolobus parvulus?
the way the markings on the front of the crest get broken up into mottled light and dark is characteristic ─A.K.G. Hamilton, 20.v.2010
Where is Cyrtolobus parvulus found?
Range: e US - Map , uncommon
What does Cyrtolobus parvulus eat?
The diet of the Cyrtolobus parvulus includes dwarf chinkapin oak ( Quercus prinoides , Fagaceae).