Idiocerus nervatus
This record describes Idiocerus nervatus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Quite uniformly greenish to yellowish in color. Elytra quite hyaline, showing clearly the dark nervures of the under wings.
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
widely dist. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
on Juniperus ashei from late May onward in c. TX ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus nervatus Van Duzee 1894
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus nervatus. 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 nervatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joyce Gross; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus nervatus
What is Idiocerus nervatus?
Idiocerus nervatus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Idiocerus nervatus?
4.5-4.75 mm
How do you identify Idiocerus nervatus?
Quite uniformly greenish to yellowish in color. Elytra quite hyaline, showing clearly the dark nervures of the under wings.
Where is Idiocerus nervatus found?
Range: widely dist. - Map
What is the life cycle of a Idiocerus nervatus?
on Juniperus ashei from late May onward in c. TX ( 4 )