Erythridula pfrimmeri
This record describes Erythridula pfrimmeri (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
According to Andy Hamilton, This rare species ... has the blackest mesonotum of any species in the genus. The only other one like it, E. penenoeva, has a chestnut-brown mesonotum that doesn't show through the pronotum to the same degree.
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
- Erythroneurini
- Genus
- Erythridula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne quadrant of the US - Map Andy Hamilton says , "previously known only from MS and the Hudson Valley of NY." [MS record may be misidentified??]
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hickory (per AH)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Erythridula pfrimmeri. 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 Erythridula pfrimmeri (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Nathaniel Green
Frequently Asked Questions About Erythridula pfrimmeri
What is Erythridula pfrimmeri?
Erythridula pfrimmeri is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Erythridula pfrimmeri?
2.8–3 mm
How do you identify Erythridula pfrimmeri?
According to Andy Hamilton, This rare species ... has the blackest mesonotum of any species in the genus. The only other one like it, E. penenoeva, has a chestnut-brown mesonotum that doesn't show through the pronotum to the same degree.
Where is Erythridula pfrimmeri found?
Range: ne quadrant of the US - Map Andy Hamilton says , previously known only from MS and the Hudson Valley of NY. [MS record may be misidentified??]
What does Erythridula pfrimmeri eat?
The diet of the Erythridula pfrimmeri includes Hickory (per AH).