Idiocerus glacialis
This record describes Idiocerus glacialis (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species is closely related to I. xanthiops , with which it was confused when the latter was described, and to which species it runs in the key (idem: 827-828). However, the darkly patterned male face and large antennal discs are strikingly like those of I. taiga (idem: Figs. 4, 28), whieh in male genital characters is similar to I. striolus Ficher (Fig. 19). Males of xanthiops differ from those of glacialis in having a bright yellow face with fine brown lines and antennal discs one-third to one-quarter as long as the antennal filament. No geographical variation in these characters was observed in long series of xanthiops from across Canada, including southern B.C., where xanthiops feeds on Salix candida . - Hamilton, 1985
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
British Columbia
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Salix sitchensis (Sitka willow)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus glacialis Hamilton, 1985
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus glacialis. 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 glacialis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus glacialis
What is Idiocerus glacialis?
Idiocerus glacialis is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Idiocerus glacialis?
This species is closely related to I. xanthiops , with which it was confused when the latter was described, and to which species it runs in the key (idem: 827-828). However, the darkly patterned male face and large antennal discs are strikingly like those of I. taiga (idem: Figs. 4, 28), whieh in male genital characters is similar to I. striolus Ficher (Fig. 19). Males of xanthiops differ from those of glacialis in having a bright yellow face with fine brown lines and antennal discs one-third to one-quarter as long as the antennal filament. No geographical variation in these characters was observed in long series of xanthiops from across Canada, including southern B.C., where xanthiops feeds on Salix candida . - Hamilton, 1985
Where is Idiocerus glacialis found?
Range: British Columbia
What does Idiocerus glacialis eat?
The diet of the Idiocerus glacialis includes Salix sitchensis (Sitka willow).