Idiocerus coconinus
This record describes Idiocerus coconinus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Larger, darker than morosus Ball with the markings much less distinct. Male antennal discs longer and narrower and ultimate segment of male longer. Form of morosus , larger with a longer and more inflated vertex in the male, and a broader head in the female. Male antenna with the disc as large as in morosus , but longer and inclined to be pointed at apex. Color of morosus nearly, not as definitely marked. Female face obscurely mottled. Markings outside the spots on vertex faint or wanting. Male vertex with a heavy crescent outside of the spots, often connected along the posterior margin with a median V-like mark. The two stripes on clypeus broad and brown, often coalescing, the lateral stripes on face broader and lighter colored than in morosus . Legs pale with heavy dark stripes. (Ball & Parker, 1946) Rendered a jr. syn. of Idiocerus alternatus Fitch, 1851 in Beirne, 1956. Treated as 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
Arizona (type locality: San Francisco Peaks)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Grossularia pinetorium (wild gooseberry)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus coconinus Ball & Parker, 1946
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus coconinus. 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 coconinus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus coconinus
What is Idiocerus coconinus?
Idiocerus coconinus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Idiocerus coconinus?
5mm
How do you identify Idiocerus coconinus?
Larger, darker than morosus Ball with the markings much less distinct. Male antennal discs longer and narrower and ultimate segment of male longer. Form of morosus , larger with a longer and more inflated vertex in the male, and a broader head in the female. Male antenna with the disc as large as in morosus , but longer and inclined to be pointed at apex. Color of morosus nearly, not as definitely marked. Female face obscurely mottled. Markings outside the spots on vertex faint or wanting. Male vertex with a heavy crescent outside of the spots, often connected along the posterior margin with a median V-like mark. The two stripes on clypeus broad and brown, often coalescing, the lateral stripes on face broader and lighter colored than in morosus . Legs pale with heavy dark stripes. (Ball & Parker, 1946)
Where is Idiocerus coconinus found?
Range: Arizona (type locality: San Francisco Peaks)
What does Idiocerus coconinus eat?
The diet of the Idiocerus coconinus includes Grossularia pinetorium (wild gooseberry).