Cyrtolobus woodruffi
This record describes Cyrtolobus woodruffi (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Crest is rather wedge-shaped, making it a morphologically unique member of the AZ fauna as currently defined. Sexually dimorphic, as all other members of the genus. Female holotype : , Male paratype : Individual variation of males Individual variation of females Intersex specimen Very cryptic. Specimen in situ :
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
AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Primarily Quercus emoryi (Emory oak); at least one individual found on Quercus oblongifolia (Mexican blue oak; possibly incidental) [S.V. Hendrix, pers. obs.]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cyrtolobus woodruffi Ball, 1932
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cyrtolobus woodruffi. 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 woodruffi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrtolobus woodruffi
What is Cyrtolobus woodruffi?
Cyrtolobus woodruffi is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Cyrtolobus woodruffi?
Crest is rather wedge-shaped, making it a morphologically unique member of the AZ fauna as currently defined. Sexually dimorphic, as all other members of the genus. Female holotype : , Male paratype : Individual variation of males Individual variation of females Intersex specimen
Where is Cyrtolobus woodruffi found?
Range: AZ
What does Cyrtolobus woodruffi eat?
The diet of the Cyrtolobus woodruffi includes Primarily Quercus emoryi (Emory oak); at least one individual found on Quercus oblongifolia (Mexican blue oak; possibly incidental) [S.V. Hendrix, pers. obs.].