Idiocerus depictus
This record describes Idiocerus depictus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Size and form of [ Idiocerus amoemus ] nearly, female ovipositor longer and narrower. Male antennal plates slightly smaller. Colour: female rich creamy yellow; eyes rufous; pronotum, scutellum and narrow scutellar margin to elytra testaceous brown, the colour deepening as you pass back from the vertex, a trace of testaceous on the sutural margin before the apex of clavus. Male pale creamy yellow; basal angles of scutellum, scutellar margins of elytra, a spot before apex of clavus and the apical nervures testaceous. Whole apex of elytra smoky. This neat little form is remarkably distinct in colour, but the structural characters are not of sufficient value to separate it from amoenus [sic] on the small amount of material on hand. (Ball, 1902)
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: Alameda County)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus depictus Ball, 1902
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus depictus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus depictus
What is Idiocerus depictus?
Idiocerus depictus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Idiocerus depictus?
Size and form of [ Idiocerus amoemus ] nearly, female ovipositor longer and narrower. Male antennal plates slightly smaller. Colour: female rich creamy yellow; eyes rufous; pronotum, scutellum and narrow scutellar margin to elytra testaceous brown, the colour deepening as you pass back from the vertex, a trace of testaceous on the sutural margin before the apex of clavus. Male pale creamy yellow; basal angles of scutellum, scutellar margins of elytra, a spot before apex of clavus and the apical nervures testaceous. Whole apex of elytra smoky. This neat little form is remarkably distinct in colour, but the structural characters are not of sufficient value to separate it from amoenus [sic] on the small amount of material on hand. (Ball, 1902)
Where is Idiocerus depictus found?
Range: California (type locality: Alameda County)