Graphocephala ignava
This record describes Graphocephala ignava (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
female photo This species has been treated as being within the genus/subgenus Hordnia but is completely unrelated to Graphocephala atropunctata . Its affinities seem to lie with a number of neotropical species with similar head markings.
Identification notes
female photo
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
US & Mexico (no details provided)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: found commonly on Robinia neomexicana in Arizona has also been found on Quercus and Brickelia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Graphocephala ignava Ball 1936
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Graphocephala ignava. 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 ignava (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Graphocephala ignava
What is Graphocephala ignava?
Graphocephala ignava is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Graphocephala ignava?
female photo
Where is Graphocephala ignava found?
Range: US & Mexico (no details provided)
What does Graphocephala ignava eat?
The diet of the Graphocephala ignava includes found commonly on Robinia neomexicana in Arizona has also been found on Quercus and Brickelia.