Hymetta balteata
This record describes Hymetta balteata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
whitish overall with distinctive pattern of grayish-brown blotches and banding on wings
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
- Typhlocybinae
- Tribe
- Erythroneurini
- Genus
- Hymetta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Nov in AL
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Polyphagous, some hosts: grape ( Vitis , Vitaceae), poison ivy ( Toxicodendron radicans ) Illinois Wildflowers
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hymetta balteata McAtee 1919
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hymetta balteata. 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 Hymetta balteata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hymetta balteata
What is Hymetta balteata?
Hymetta balteata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hymetta balteata?
3.1–3.4 mm
How do you identify Hymetta balteata?
whitish overall with distinctive pattern of grayish-brown blotches and banding on wings
Where is Hymetta balteata found?
Range: e. US - Map
What does Hymetta balteata eat?
The diet of the Hymetta balteata includes Polyphagous, some hosts: grape ( Vitis , Vitaceae), poison ivy ( Toxicodendron radicans ) Illinois Wildflowers.
When is Hymetta balteata active?
Hymetta balteata: seasonal activity - Apr-Nov in AL.