Flataloides scabrosa
This record describes Flataloides scabrosa (species). Recorded family: Flatidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The 'spotted' pattern does not occur in this species, and the wings are held flatter and it has a bit of an undulation laterally in the shape of the wing when at rest, whereas Flatoidinus has the edges of the wing more curled under. --a couple of dark markings on the 'temple' [seen here] appear to be characteristic of Flataloides scabrosus , but I would like to see more specimens of it. --Charles Bartlett, pers.comm. to =v= 6.viii.2015 uncommonly encountered, mostly taken at lights
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Flatidae (Flatid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Flatoidinae
- Genus
- Flataloides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (NC-FL, TX); Brazil
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Flataloides scabrosa (Melichar 1902)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Flataloides scabrosa. 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 Flataloides scabrosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Flataloides scabrosa
What is Flataloides scabrosa?
Flataloides scabrosa is a species in the family Flatidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Flataloides scabrosa?
The 'spotted' pattern does not occur in this species, and the wings are held flatter and it has a bit of an undulation laterally in the shape of the wing when at rest, whereas Flatoidinus has the edges of the wing more curled under. --a couple of dark markings on the 'temple' [seen here] appear to be characteristic of Flataloides scabrosus , but I would like to see more specimens of it. --Charles Bartlett, pers.comm. to =v= 6.viii.2015
Where is Flataloides scabrosa found?
Range: se. US (NC-FL, TX); Brazil