Idiocerus bovinus
This record describes Idiocerus bovinus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Resembling ramentosus (Uhler), with form and white cross nervures of monoliferae O. and B., but narrower and more obscurely marked. Pale olive cinereous. |
| Head | Head narrower than in monoliferae , the lower portion of face paralleling the costa. Clypeus arcuately constricted above as in monoliferae . Outer anteapical cell long and parallel-sided, basal nervures noticeably pustulate; female pygofers inflated, the ovipositor exserted. Male plates and pygofers as in monoliferae , the plates broad, flattened, with short filaments. Male antenna simple. Color olivaceous, with one or two faintly indicated transverse pale bands, one crossing the cross nervure, which is white, and the other at the apex of the clavus. Spots on the vertex small when present, sometimes only faintly indicated in pale male. Face of males pale, the upper face of females pale, with a transverse pale crescent over the ocelli bordered with pale chocolate brown as in the female monoliferae. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum often maculate along the anterior margin. Scutellum creamy, the basal triangles and discal pits pale brown. (Ball & Parker, 1946) Jr. syn. of Idiocerus distinguendus Kirschbaum, 1868 in Beirne, 1956. Valid in Hamilton, 1980. |
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.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California (type locality: Oxnard)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Populus trichocarpa (black cottonwood)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus bovinus Ball & Parker, 1946
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus bovinus. 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 bovinus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus bovinus
What is Idiocerus bovinus?
Idiocerus bovinus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Idiocerus bovinus?
5-5.3 mm
How do you identify Idiocerus bovinus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Resembling ramentosus (Uhler), with form and white cross nervures of monoliferae O. and B., but narrower and more obscurely marked. Pale olive cinereous. |
| Head | Head narrower than in monoliferae , the lower portion of face paralleling the costa. Clypeus arcuately constricted above as in monoliferae . Outer anteapical cell long and parallel-sided, basal nervures noticeably pustulate; female pygofers inflated, the ovipositor exserted. Male plates and pygofers as in monoliferae , the plates broad, flattened, with short filaments. Male antenna simple. Color olivaceous, with one or two faintly indicated transverse pale bands, one crossing the cross nervure, which is white, and the other at the apex of the clavus. Spots on the vertex small when present, sometimes only faintly indicated in pale male. Face of males pale, the upper face of females pale, with a transverse pale crescent over the ocelli bordered with pale chocolate brown as in the female monoliferae. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum often maculate along the anterior margin. Scutellum creamy, the basal triangles and discal pits pale brown. (Ball & Parker, 1946) |
Where is Idiocerus bovinus found?
Range: California (type locality: Oxnard)
What does Idiocerus bovinus eat?
The diet of the Idiocerus bovinus includes Populus trichocarpa (black cottonwood).