Idiocerus nogalinus
This record describes Idiocerus nogalinus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smaller and paler than monoliferae O. and B., with transverse bands on male elytra. Creamy white face and vertex unmarked. Smaller than monoliferae or bovinus , n. sp., with the head narrower and not as deep. Resembling in form cingulatus Ball, including the thick fingerlike male pygofers. Males without antennal discs. Color of female creamy, the face and vertex unmarked, except for the ocelli, pronotum and elytra with slight purplish cast, scutellum creamy with pale brown basal triangles. Male with face and scutellum as in the female, the pronotum with traces of rufous markings, elytra with broad basal and narrow median brown bands separated by a broad white band across the cross nervure and a narrower less definite white band across the apex of clavus, the apices smoky. This species is much smaller and paler than bovinus , n. sp., and may be separated from cingulatus in that it is narrower, with small metasternal black spots in place of the large ones of that species, and no spots on the vertex. (Ball & Parker, 1946) Jr. syn. of Idiocerus distinguendus Kirschbaum, 1868 in Beirne, 1956. Jr. syn. of Idiocerus rufus Gillette & Baker, 1895 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: Nogales)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Populus wislizeni (Rio Grande cottonwood)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiocerus nogalinus Ball & Parker, 1946
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Idiocerus nogalinus. 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 nogalinus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocerus nogalinus
What is Idiocerus nogalinus?
Idiocerus nogalinus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Idiocerus nogalinus?
4.7 mm
How do you identify Idiocerus nogalinus?
Smaller and paler than monoliferae O. and B., with transverse bands on male elytra. Creamy white face and vertex unmarked. Smaller than monoliferae or bovinus , n. sp., with the head narrower and not as deep. Resembling in form cingulatus Ball, including the thick fingerlike male pygofers. Males without antennal discs. Color of female creamy, the face and vertex unmarked, except for the ocelli, pronotum and elytra with slight purplish cast, scutellum creamy with pale brown basal triangles. Male with face and scutellum as in the female, the pronotum with traces of rufous markings, elytra with broad basal and narrow median brown bands separated by a broad white band across the cross nervure and a narrower less definite white band across the apex of clavus, the apices smoky. This species is much smaller and paler than bovinus , n. sp., and may be separated from cingulatus in that it is narrower, with small metasternal black spots in place of the large ones of that species, and no spots on the vertex. (Ball & Parker, 1946)
Where is Idiocerus nogalinus found?
Range: Arizona (type locality: Nogales)
What does Idiocerus nogalinus eat?
The diet of the Idiocerus nogalinus includes Populus wislizeni (Rio Grande cottonwood).