Idiocerus indistinctus
This record describes Idiocerus indistinctus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The male genitalia and unmodified legs show that this species is closely related to I. distinctus and lo I. cabotti . It runs in the key lo distinctus (Hamilton 1980: 827-828). Its colour pattern is entirely different from those of both related species. Idiocerus distinctus has a reddish to black dorsum, and white tegmina with a prominent transverse band; I. cabotti is dark brown, including the tegmina. - 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 bebbiana (Bebb's willow)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus indistinctus Hamilton, 1985
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus indistinctus. 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 indistinctus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus indistinctus
What is Idiocerus indistinctus?
Idiocerus indistinctus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Idiocerus indistinctus?
The male genitalia and unmodified legs show that this species is closely related to I. distinctus and lo I. cabotti . It runs in the key lo distinctus (Hamilton 1980: 827-828). Its colour pattern is entirely different from those of both related species. Idiocerus distinctus has a reddish to black dorsum, and white tegmina with a prominent transverse band; I. cabotti is dark brown, including the tegmina. - Hamilton, 1985
Where is Idiocerus indistinctus found?
Range: British Columbia
What does Idiocerus indistinctus eat?
The diet of the Idiocerus indistinctus includes Salix bebbiana (Bebb's willow).