Cyrtolobus tuberosus
This record describes Cyrtolobus tuberosus (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
the largest and most humpbacked member of the genus; the way the crest is notched just before the tip, and its crossbanding are distinctive
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 , common in TX & FL
Seasonal Activity
Primarily April in c. TX ( 3 ) , mostly May further north (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: 14 spmns coll'ed on Quercus fusiformis during two summers of arboreal surveys in central Texas (w. Travis Co.) ( 3 )
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cyrtolobus tuberosus. 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 tuberosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrtolobus tuberosus
What is Cyrtolobus tuberosus?
Cyrtolobus tuberosus is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cyrtolobus tuberosus?
the largest and most humpbacked member of the genus; the way the crest is notched just before the tip, and its crossbanding are distinctive
Where is Cyrtolobus tuberosus found?
Range: e NA - Map , common in TX & FL
What does Cyrtolobus tuberosus eat?
The diet of the Cyrtolobus tuberosus includes 14 spmns coll'ed on Quercus fusiformis during two summers of arboreal surveys in central Texas (w. Travis Co.) ( 3 ).
When is Cyrtolobus tuberosus active?
Cyrtolobus tuberosus: seasonal activity - Primarily April in c. TX ( 3 ) , mostly May further north (BG data).