Wild Olive Leafhopper
Diceratalebra interrogata
This record describes Diceratalebra interrogata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
This small species with its extensive pale green markings seems quite distinct in character from any previously described member of this genus. Male holotype, female allotype, 36 paratypes, Starr County, TEXAS, June 2, 1939, D. J. and J. N. Knull; 2 paratypes, Zapata County, Texas, June 2, 1939, D. J. and J. N. Knull.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Typhlocybinae
- Tribe
- Alebrini
- Genus
- Diceratalebra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Zappata to Cameron Co.) & Mex. - Map , range likely matches that of its host iNat record from Bexar Co.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Wild Olive ( Cordia boissieri , Boraginaceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Diceratalebra interrogata. 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 Wild Olive Leafhopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Kittelberger; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Olive Leafhopper
What is Wild Olive Leafhopper?
Wild Olive Leafhopper (Diceratalebra interrogata) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Wild Olive Leafhopper?
♂ 2.9 mm; ♀ 3.1 mm
How do you identify Wild Olive Leafhopper?
This small species with its extensive pale green markings seems quite distinct in character from any previously described member of this genus.
Where is Wild Olive Leafhopper found?
Range: southmost TX (Zappata to Cameron Co.) & Mex. - Map , range likely matches that of its host iNat record from Bexar Co.
What does Wild Olive Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the Wild Olive Leafhopper includes host: Wild Olive ( Cordia boissieri , Boraginaceae).