Bog Leafhopper
Helochara communis
This record describes Helochara communis (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
This dark green leafhopper has the back and wings covered with pits... The male also has the tip of the antenna expanded, forming a black diamond-shaped 'club.' --Dr Hamilton
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
- Helochara
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: common on sedges
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Helochara communis Fitch 1851
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Helochara communis. 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 Bog Leafhopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bog Leafhopper
What is Bog Leafhopper?
Bog Leafhopper (Helochara communis) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Bog Leafhopper?
This dark green leafhopper has the back and wings covered with pits... The male also has the tip of the antenna expanded, forming a black diamond-shaped 'club.' --Dr Hamilton
What does Bog Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the Bog Leafhopper includes common on sedges.