Illinigina illinoiensis
This record describes Illinigina illinoiensis (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
dark brown wing spots most consistently present comes to lights
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
- Typhlocybinae
- Tribe
- Erythroneurini
- Genus
- Illinigina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Typically, on the undersides of grape leaves
Geographic Range
e. US to Calif. (NY-FL to WI-KS-TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Grapes ( Vitis , Vitaceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Illinigina illinoiensis. 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 Illinigina illinoiensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinigina illinoiensis
What is Illinigina illinoiensis?
Illinigina illinoiensis is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Illinigina illinoiensis?
~3 mm
How do you identify Illinigina illinoiensis?
dark brown wing spots most consistently present
Where is Illinigina illinoiensis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Typically, on the undersides of grape leaves |
| Range | e. US to Calif. (NY-FL to WI-KS-TX) - Map |
What does Illinigina illinoiensis eat?
The diet of the Illinigina illinoiensis includes Grapes ( Vitis , Vitaceae).