Japanese Maple Leafhopper
Japananus hyalinus
This record describes Japananus hyalinus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Andy Hamilton, 2006 earliest record in our area: DC 1897 apparently brought over to the US on imported Japanese maples
Identification notes
Det. Andy Hamilton, 2006
Wikipedia reference for Japananus hyalinus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japananus_hyalinus.
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
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Opsiini
- Genus
- Japananus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
adventive in e. NA & pockets across the w. NA - Map ; native to E. Asia (Korea) , uncommon in most Gulf coast states
Seasonal Activity
June-Nov (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The Japanese maples, Acer japonicum and Acer palmatum are readily infested. The Japanese maple leafhopper has also adapted to boxelder, Norway maple, red maple, silver maple, and other ( Acer spp., Aceraceae). (Baker, 2019) ( 3 )
Life History
Unlike some other leafhoppers, the Japanese maple leafhopper does not seem to produce any signs or symptoms on its host plants. (Baker, 2019)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Japananus hyalinus (Osborn 1900)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Japananus hyalinus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Japanese Maple Leafhopper
What is Japanese Maple Leafhopper?
Japanese Maple Leafhopper (Japananus hyalinus) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Japanese Maple Leafhopper?
Det. Andy Hamilton, 2006
Where is Japanese Maple Leafhopper found?
Range: adventive in e. NA & pockets across the w. NA - Map ; native to E. Asia (Korea) , uncommon in most Gulf coast states
What does Japanese Maple Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the Japanese Maple Leafhopper includes The Japanese maples, Acer japonicum and Acer palmatum are readily infested. The Japanese maple leafhopper has also adapted to boxelder, Norway maple, red maple, silver maple, and other ( Acer spp., Aceraceae). (Baker, 2019) ( 3 ).
When is Japanese Maple Leafhopper active?
Japanese Maple Leafhopper: seasonal activity - June-Nov (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Japanese Maple Leafhopper?
Unlike some other leafhoppers, the Japanese maple leafhopper does not seem to produce any signs or symptoms on its host plants. (Baker, 2019)