Idiocerus albolinea
This record describes Idiocerus albolinea (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species resembles the eastern I. alternatus , the western I. freytagi Hamilton and the northern I. striolus Fieber, but differs from these in the length of the apical stylar setae (Figs. 17-20). Its head is also broader and only weakly produced, and the median pronotal stripe is highly developed in albolinea (Fig. 13) compared to that of the other species (Fig. 9). The long, preapieal stylar microsetae are unique, and prevent this species from running through the first couplet of the key (Hamilton 1980: 827). The male antennae resernble those of I. indistinctus , but this species has a single stylar seta, and the paired apical stylar setae of albolinea show that they are not closely related. - Hamilton, 1985 Identifications made from photographs without voucher specimens should be treated as tentative.
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
- Eurymelinae
- Tribe
- Idiocerini
- Genus
- Idiocerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Salix amygdaloides (peachleaf willow)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus albolinea Hamilton, 1985
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus albolinea. 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 Idiocerus albolinea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus albolinea
What is Idiocerus albolinea?
Idiocerus albolinea is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Idiocerus albolinea?
This species resembles the eastern I. alternatus , the western I. freytagi Hamilton and the northern I. striolus Fieber, but differs from these in the length of the apical stylar setae (Figs. 17-20). Its head is also broader and only weakly produced, and the median pronotal stripe is highly developed in albolinea (Fig. 13) compared to that of the other species (Fig. 9). The long, preapieal stylar microsetae are unique, and prevent this species from running through the first couplet of the key (Hamilton 1980: 827). The male antennae resernble those of I. indistinctus , but this species has a single stylar seta, and the paired apical stylar setae of albolinea show that they are not closely related. - Hamilton, 1985 Identifications made from photographs without voucher specimens should be treated as tentative.
What does Idiocerus albolinea eat?
The diet of the Idiocerus albolinea includes Salix amygdaloides (peachleaf willow).