Idiocerus lituratus
This record describes Idiocerus lituratus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5.5 to 6.5 mm. The forewing is brownish, mottled with white spots and a faint dark band. The face is mostly light; the distance between ocelli is greater than the distance from ocellus to antennal base. Oher Idiocerinae found on sallows and willows; best distinguished from Idiocerus stigmaticalis by apical wing venation Take photographs of top, side and face, ensuring apical wing venation is clearly visible; note host plant Common. (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021, on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Idiocerus_lituratus.html
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Cicadellidae
- Genus
- Idiocerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with various willows.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: July to November.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common. (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus lituratus. 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 lituratus (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus lituratus
What is Idiocerus lituratus?
Idiocerus lituratus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Idiocerus lituratus?
5.5 to 6.5 mm. The forewing is brownish, mottled with white spots and a faint dark band. The face is mostly light; the distance between ocelli is greater than the distance from ocellus to antennal base.
Where is Idiocerus lituratus found?
Habitat: Associated with various willows.
When is Idiocerus lituratus active?
Idiocerus lituratus: seasonal activity - Adult: July to November..