Excultanus excultus
This record describes Excultanus excultus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
row of pale spots down the wings where they meet across the back differentiate this genus from Paraphlepsius . - comment per Andy Hamilton, 2008 most common cicadellid at lights in winter in central TX (MAQ, pers. obs. 2021)
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
- Scaphoideini
- Genus
- Excultanus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US to s.CA - Map , to El Salvador; Argentina , common across se US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Excultanus excultus (Uhler 1877)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Excultanus excultus. 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 Excultanus excultus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Richard Leung; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Excultanus excultus
What is Excultanus excultus?
Excultanus excultus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Excultanus excultus?
6-6.5 mm
How do you identify Excultanus excultus?
row of pale spots down the wings where they meet across the back differentiate this genus from Paraphlepsius . - comment per Andy Hamilton, 2008
Where is Excultanus excultus found?
Range: se US to s.CA - Map , to El Salvador; Argentina , common across se US