Draeculacephala pagoda
This record describes Draeculacephala pagoda (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A green species with white wing venation and markings on the head and scutellum. Males have a mostly dark underside and pale face with dark muscle scars. There is a dark spot on the vertex of the crown and the markings on the head are relatively bold-a dark pagoda-like pattern on vertex made up of four pillars and a sloping roof supporting the wedge as a copula. (Ball, 1927) The anterior pronotum has vermiform markings and the scutellum has two spots which form a sort of frowning face (similar to D. inscripta ). this species is quite uncommon, likely due to the specificity of its location-no images of living individuals exist online. might be the rarest Draec species in the U.S.
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
- Cicadellinae
- Tribe
- Cicadellini
- Genus
- Draeculacephala
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
swamp forest
Geographic Range
Florida
Diet and Behavior
Diet: grasses
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Draeculacephala pagoda (Ball, 1927)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Draeculacephala pagoda. 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 Draeculacephala pagoda (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Draeculacephala pagoda
What is Draeculacephala pagoda?
Draeculacephala pagoda is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Draeculacephala pagoda?
A green species with white wing venation and markings on the head and scutellum. Males have a mostly dark underside and pale face with dark muscle scars. There is a dark spot on the vertex of the crown and the markings on the head are relatively bold-a dark pagoda-like pattern on vertex made up of four pillars and a sloping roof supporting the wedge as a copula. (Ball, 1927) The anterior pronotum has vermiform markings and the scutellum has two spots which form a sort of frowning face (similar to D. inscripta ).
Where is Draeculacephala pagoda found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | swamp forest |
| Range | Florida |
What does Draeculacephala pagoda eat?
The diet of the Draeculacephala pagoda includes grasses.