Hypsoprora nogolata
This record describes Hypsoprora nogolata (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small straw-colored species with brown mottling. The pronotum long slender and strongly bisinuate, the dorsal process short, nearly upright, much inflated. As seen from the front the dorsal process is slightly more constricted above the metapodium than in anatima [sic] and less than half as long, only shghtly longer than the metapodium or face in the female and stiU shorter in the male. From the side the dorsal process in the female is inclined anteriorly but is shorter thicker and more upright than in simplex, while the posterior processes are similar. In the male it is very short, about half the height of the metapodium, upright in front and overhanging behind with a faint carina in both sexes. The elytra are coriaceous on the basal half and deeply pustulate, the pustules extending farther along the nervures. The venation is irregularly reticulate. (Ball, 1933)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Membracidae (Typical Treehoppers)
- Subfamily
- Membracinae
- Tribe
- Hypsoprorini
- Genus
- Hypsoprora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ (type locality: Nogales)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Baccharis sarothroides (desert broom)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hypsoprora nogolata Ball 1933
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hypsoprora nogolata. 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 Hypsoprora nogolata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypsoprora nogolata
What is Hypsoprora nogolata?
Hypsoprora nogolata is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hypsoprora nogolata?
3mm
How do you identify Hypsoprora nogolata?
A small straw-colored species with brown mottling. The pronotum long slender and strongly bisinuate, the dorsal process short, nearly upright, much inflated. As seen from the front the dorsal process is slightly more constricted above the metapodium than in anatima [sic] and less than half as long, only shghtly longer than the metapodium or face in the female and stiU shorter in the male. From the side the dorsal process in the female is inclined anteriorly but is shorter thicker and more upright than in simplex, while the posterior processes are similar. In the male it is very short, about half the height of the metapodium, upright in front and overhanging behind with a faint carina in both sexes. The elytra are coriaceous on the basal half and deeply pustulate, the pustules extending farther along the nervures. The venation is irregularly reticulate. (Ball, 1933)
Where is Hypsoprora nogolata found?
Range: AZ (type locality: Nogales)
What does Hypsoprora nogolata eat?
The diet of the Hypsoprora nogolata includes Baccharis sarothroides (desert broom).