Painted Leafhopper
Endria inimicus
This record describes Endria inimicus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Easily recognized by having a pair of black spots on the head; a pair on the pronotum; and a pair on the base of the scutellum. Has an even more recognizable nymph, which has brown stripes down the sides. --K.G.A. Hamilton common grass species and an agricultural pest
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
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Deltocephalini
- Genus
- Endria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
across US & Canada except the southwest
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Endria inimicus (Say 1830)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Endria inimicus. 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 Painted Leafhopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Graham M , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Painted Leafhopper
What is Painted Leafhopper?
Painted Leafhopper (Endria inimicus) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Painted Leafhopper?
Easily recognized by having a pair of black spots on the head; a pair on the pronotum; and a pair on the base of the scutellum. Has an even more recognizable nymph, which has brown stripes down the sides. --K.G.A. Hamilton
Where is Painted Leafhopper found?
Range: across US & Canada except the southwest