Eupterycyba jucunda
This record describes Eupterycyba jucunda (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4 mm. A well-marked species with 3 large spots on the pronotum and usually black streaks along the forewing, over a greenish background - these can sometimes be faint. The nymph is also distinctive, with yellow and black banding, Good quality photographs taken in the field or from a specimen Common (ref: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 ) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Eupterycyba_jucunda.html
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Eupterycyba
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mainly on Alder
Seasonal Activity
Adult: July - October
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 Eupterycyba jucunda. 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 Eupterycyba jucunda (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupterycyba jucunda
What is Eupterycyba jucunda?
Eupterycyba jucunda is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eupterycyba jucunda?
4 mm. A well-marked species with 3 large spots on the pronotum and usually black streaks along the forewing, over a greenish background - these can sometimes be faint. The nymph is also distinctive, with yellow and black banding,
Where is Eupterycyba jucunda found?
Habitat: mainly on Alder
When is Eupterycyba jucunda active?
Eupterycyba jucunda: seasonal activity - Adult: July - October.