Graphocephala hieroglyphica
This record describes Graphocephala hieroglyphica (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Color deeper in males Dark blue to blackish individuals represent var. dolobrata which is sometimes considered a separate species by some authors.
Identification notes
Color deeper in males
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
- Cicadellinae
- Tribe
- Cicadellini
- Genus
- Graphocephala
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA to NM-CO / Mex. to Guatemala - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Primary hosts: willow and poplar
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Graphocephala hieroglyphica (Say, 1830)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Graphocephala hieroglyphica. 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 Graphocephala hieroglyphica (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , TurtleDude
Frequently Asked Questions About Graphocephala hieroglyphica
What is Graphocephala hieroglyphica?
Graphocephala hieroglyphica is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Graphocephala hieroglyphica?
♂ 5.5-5.7 mm, ♀ 6.0-6.4 mm
How do you identify Graphocephala hieroglyphica?
Color deeper in males
Where is Graphocephala hieroglyphica found?
Range: e. NA to NM-CO / Mex. to Guatemala - Map
What does Graphocephala hieroglyphica eat?
The diet of the Graphocephala hieroglyphica includes Primary hosts: willow and poplar.