Eutettix pictus
This record describes Eutettix pictus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
I would not label anything positively as E. pictus unless it has a black bar across the front of the pronotum – K.G.A. Hamilton
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
- Platymetopiini
- Genus
- Eutettix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (NJ–IN to FL–TX) & Mexico
Seasonal Activity
mostly May-Sep ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Oaks ( Quercus spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eutettix pictus Van Duzee 1892
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eutettix pictus. 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 Eutettix pictus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Richard Leung; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eutettix pictus
What is Eutettix pictus?
Eutettix pictus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eutettix pictus?
5-7 mm
How do you identify Eutettix pictus?
I would not label anything positively as E. pictus unless it has a black bar across the front of the pronotum – K.G.A. Hamilton
Where is Eutettix pictus found?
Range: e. US (NJ–IN to FL–TX) & Mexico
What does Eutettix pictus eat?
The diet of the Eutettix pictus includes Oaks ( Quercus spp.).
When is Eutettix pictus active?
Eutettix pictus: seasonal activity - mostly May-Sep ( 3 ).