Itzalana submaculata
This record describes Itzalana submaculata (species). Recorded family: Fulgoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
habitus distinctive
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Fulgoridae (Fulgorid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Poiocerinae
- Tribe
- Poiocerini
- Genus
- Itzalana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to Nicaragua / Suriname - Map
Seasonal Activity
most collections either Sep-Nov or late May (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Baccharis (Asteraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Itzalana submaculata Schmidt 1905
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Itzalana submaculata. 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 Itzalana submaculata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Itzalana submaculata
How do you identify Itzalana submaculata?
habitus distinctive
Where is Itzalana submaculata found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to Nicaragua / Suriname - Map
What does Itzalana submaculata eat?
The diet of the Itzalana submaculata includes host: Baccharis (Asteraceae).
When is Itzalana submaculata active?
Itzalana submaculata: seasonal activity - most collections either Sep-Nov or late May (BG data).