Fowlerium acutum
This record describes Fowlerium acutum (species). Recorded family: Issidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
For the complete description of acuta see Doering: p. 463 . Dets. M. A. Quinn, 2010 Type specimens are: Male holotype, female allotype, eight female paratypes and three male paratypes, taken by Mr. Paul Oman at Concan, [Uvalde Co.] Texas, June 4, 1933. These types are in the National Museum. Two male paratypes and two female paratypes taken by R. H. Beamer, at Concan, Texas, on June 6, 1936.
Wikipedia reference for Fowlerium acutum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fowlerium_acutum.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Issidae (Issid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Issinae
- Tribe
- Thioniini
- Genus
- Fowlerium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. Great Plains (KS-w.MO to TX-w.AR / Mex. (Hidalgo) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , mostly KS to c.TX
Seasonal Activity
Apr-July in TX (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: 28 spmns coll'ed from Juniperus ashei during two summers of aboreal surveys in central Texas (w. Travis Co.) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Generic name: Fowlerium , named in honor of British entomologist William Weeks Fowler (1849-1923) Specific epithet: acutum (L). 'sharp'
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Fowlerium acutum. 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 Fowlerium acutum (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , dvoribird
Frequently Asked Questions About Fowlerium acutum
What is Fowlerium acutum?
Fowlerium acutum is a species in the family Issidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Fowlerium acutum?
For the complete description of acuta see Doering: p. 463 . Dets. M. A. Quinn, 2010
Where is Fowlerium acutum found?
Range: s. Great Plains (KS-w.MO to TX-w.AR / Mex. (Hidalgo) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , mostly KS to c.TX
What does Fowlerium acutum eat?
The diet of the Fowlerium acutum includes 28 spmns coll'ed from Juniperus ashei during two summers of aboreal surveys in central Texas (w. Travis Co.) ( 5 ).
When is Fowlerium acutum active?
Fowlerium acutum: seasonal activity - Apr-July in TX (BG data).