Flatormenis saucia
This record describes Flatormenis saucia (species). Recorded family: Flatidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
varies in color (greenish to orangish), but is often recognized by the orangish mesonotum. Check the wing veins here: the most common and widespread flatid in the west
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
- Flatinae
- Tribe
- Nephesini
- Genus
- Flatormenis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. US (s.CA-TX-OK-NV) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: polyphagous (recorded hosts include plants in 9 families) ( 3 ) ; common on Baccharis and Neltuma in SE Arizona.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Flatormenis saucia (Van Duzee)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Flatormenis saucia. 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 Flatormenis saucia (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Flatormenis saucia
What is Flatormenis saucia?
Flatormenis saucia is a species in the family Flatidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Flatormenis saucia?
varies in color (greenish to orangish), but is often recognized by the orangish mesonotum. Check the wing veins here:
Where is Flatormenis saucia found?
Range: sw. US (s.CA-TX-OK-NV) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
What does Flatormenis saucia eat?
The diet of the Flatormenis saucia includes polyphagous (recorded hosts include plants in 9 families) ( 3 ) ; common on Baccharis and Neltuma in SE Arizona..