Euides basilinea

This record describes Euides basilinea (species). Recorded family: Delphacidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

A large planthopper (5 - 7mm) associated with Common Reed Phragmites australis . Macropterous (long-winged) individuals have a striking wing pattern with a dark stripe at the base of the forewing and a crescent-shaped dark mark at the wing apex, Brachypterous individuals are yellowish-brown and lack the dark markings on forewings. The vertex is relatively long and narrow compared to Delphax. Macropterous Delphax species have similar wing markings, but have a short, broad vertex. Photos should show vertex from above, and wing pattern if macropterous; also note habitat and associated plant species. Brachypterous specimens can be difficult to separate from Delphax in field photos, and we recommend that your record is confirmed by an expert. Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website; Locally common across southern Britain. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Delphacidae/Euides_speciosa.html No additional images available for this species.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Delphacidae
Genus: Euides

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Habitat

Reed beds,

Seasonal Activity

Adult: May to August.

Diet and Behavior

Life History

Associated with reed (Phragmites).

Additional species information

Recorded status

Common (ref.:

About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Euides basilinea. 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.

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