Fowlerium productum
This record describes Fowlerium productum (species). Recorded family: Issidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Fowlerium productum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fowlerium_productum.
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
sw. US (AZ to w.TX, CO-UT) - Map
Seasonal Activity
July-Aug (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Known hosts include: Juniperus spp. including Juniperus deppeana (Cupressaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fowlerium productum (Van Duzee) Orig. Comb: Thionia producta Van Duzee 1908
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Fowlerium productum. 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 productum (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Fowlerium productum
Where is Fowlerium productum found?
Range: sw. US (AZ to w.TX, CO-UT) - Map
What does Fowlerium productum eat?
The diet of the Fowlerium productum includes Known hosts include: Juniperus spp. including Juniperus deppeana (Cupressaceae).
When is Fowlerium productum active?
Fowlerium productum: seasonal activity - July-Aug (BG data).