Dictyonissus griphus
This record describes Dictyonissus griphus (species). Recorded family: Tropiduchidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
There are only two species in the genus. They resemble each other closely in color, size and general features. They are easily distinguished by the presence of pitch-black hairs on body and tegmina in nigropilosus , together with the angulate vertex and the very narrow frons without any black markings. D. griphus has golden or light hairs, the anterior margin of vertex distinctly rounding and more produced beyond eyes and a broader frons with a row of black spots indicated in each lateral disk.
Wikipedia reference for Dictyonissus griphus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictyonissus_griphus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Tropiduchidae (Tropiduchid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Elicinae
- Tribe
- Elicini
- Genus
- Dictyonissus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA, TX / ne. Mex. (Tamps, NL) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , mostly sw. TX to Brazos R. southward
Seasonal Activity
May-Nov ( 5 ) , (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: none reported ( 3 )
Life History
three spmns coll'ed from Quercus fusiformis and Ulmus crassifolia during two summers of aboreal surveys in central Texas (w. Travis Co.) ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dictyonissus griphus Uhler 1876
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dictyonissus griphus. 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 Dictyonissus griphus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Dictyonissus griphus
What is Dictyonissus griphus?
Dictyonissus griphus is a species in the family Tropiduchidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Dictyonissus griphus?
There are only two species in the genus. They resemble each other closely in color, size and general features. They are easily distinguished by the presence of pitch-black hairs on body and tegmina in nigropilosus , together with the angulate vertex and the very narrow frons without any black markings. D. griphus has golden or light hairs, the anterior margin of vertex distinctly rounding and more produced beyond eyes and a broader frons with a row of black spots indicated in each lateral disk.
Where is Dictyonissus griphus found?
Range: CA, TX / ne. Mex. (Tamps, NL) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , mostly sw. TX to Brazos R. southward
What does Dictyonissus griphus eat?
The diet of the Dictyonissus griphus includes none reported ( 3 ).
When is Dictyonissus griphus active?
Dictyonissus griphus: seasonal activity - May-Nov ( 5 ) , (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Dictyonissus griphus?
three spmns coll'ed from Quercus fusiformis and Ulmus crassifolia during two summers of aboreal surveys in central Texas (w. Travis Co.) ( 6 )