Idiocerus huachucae
This record describes Idiocerus huachucae (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Larger and darker than amoenus [sic] Van D., with spots on the vertex, a longer clypeus and smaller antennal discs. Tawny above and below with the pronotum and scutellum dark in the males. |
| Head | Head in profile more acutely angled with the dorsal line than in amoenus [sic] thus making the vertex shorter as seen from above. Clypeus of the male not as definitely elevated from the level of the face as in amoenus and its margins lacking the ribbed-like appearance. Female segment longer than in amoenus, the pygofers shorter. Male antenna with a small, long-oval disc at the end of a moderate filament. Color tawny above and below, the legs cinnamon. Female with faint brown spots on vertex, male with small dark spots. Male face with inner pair of stripes broad and faint, outer pair broad and dark. Male pronotum heavily dark marked and usually frosted with light on the disc. Scutellum with large black triangles and usually other dark markings, omitting the margins at apex and base. |
| Elytra | Elytra tawny subhyaline, smoky toward the apex, with a white saddle and sometimes a white line on the commisural line before apex of clavus. (Ball & Parker, 1946) Jr. syn. of Idiocerus pyramidatus DeLong & Caldwell, 1937 in Freytag, 1965. 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: Hucahuca Mts)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Juniperus pachyphoea (alligator juniper)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus huachucae Ball & Parker, 1946
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus huachucae. 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 huachucae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus huachucae
What is Idiocerus huachucae?
Idiocerus huachucae is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Idiocerus huachucae?
5.5mm
How do you identify Idiocerus huachucae?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Larger and darker than amoenus [sic] Van D., with spots on the vertex, a longer clypeus and smaller antennal discs. Tawny above and below with the pronotum and scutellum dark in the males. |
| Head | Head in profile more acutely angled with the dorsal line than in amoenus [sic] thus making the vertex shorter as seen from above. Clypeus of the male not as definitely elevated from the level of the face as in amoenus and its margins lacking the ribbed-like appearance. Female segment longer than in amoenus, the pygofers shorter. Male antenna with a small, long-oval disc at the end of a moderate filament. Color tawny above and below, the legs cinnamon. Female with faint brown spots on vertex, male with small dark spots. Male face with inner pair of stripes broad and faint, outer pair broad and dark. Male pronotum heavily dark marked and usually frosted with light on the disc. Scutellum with large black triangles and usually other dark markings, omitting the margins at apex and base. |
| Elytra | Elytra tawny subhyaline, smoky toward the apex, with a white saddle and sometimes a white line on the commisural line before apex of clavus. (Ball & Parker, 1946) |
Where is Idiocerus huachucae found?
Range: Arizona (type locality: Hucahuca Mts)
What does Idiocerus huachucae eat?
The diet of the Idiocerus huachucae includes Juniperus pachyphoea (alligator juniper).