Undescribed Idiocerus Species
Idiocerus n-species
This record describes Idiocerus n-species (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
In many aspects resembles I. albolinea (found in Canada and adjacent states) but is southerly in distribution; has also been confused with I. alternatus : some specimens from North Carolina in NCSU collection labeled as alternatus actually pertain to this undescribed species. A female specimen that was DNA barcoded in 2018 was determined to be highly divergent from I. apache and I. albolinea, supporting the notion that this 'species' is undescribed.
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
se US
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus n-species. 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 Undescribed Idiocerus Species (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Kittelberger; Additional contributions by jvandyk , john and jane balaban , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Undescribed Idiocerus Species
What is Undescribed Idiocerus Species?
Undescribed Idiocerus Species (Idiocerus n-species) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Undescribed Idiocerus Species?
In many aspects resembles I. albolinea (found in Canada and adjacent states) but is southerly in distribution; has also been confused with I. alternatus : some specimens from North Carolina in NCSU collection labeled as alternatus actually pertain to this undescribed species. A female specimen that was DNA barcoded in 2018 was determined to be highly divergent from I. apache and I. albolinea, supporting the notion that this 'species' is undescribed.
Where is Undescribed Idiocerus Species found?
Range: se US