Javesella pellucida
This record describes Javesella pellucida (species). Recorded family: Delphacidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 3 mm. Macropterous (long-winged) and brachypterous (short-winged) forms occur, and colouration varies. Males are darker than females. Forewings are translucent, and may be tinged brown or whitish; in macropters they are considerably longer than abdomen. Javesella is a difficult genus, and care is needed to separate species. Females are difficut to ID. Long-winged forms of Muellerianella have a broad central pale area on pronotum and scutellum Dissection of male genitalia is advised for verification. Good quality photos of a specimen from top down will support ID, plus detailed photographs of genital segment of male from top/side/rear. Note habitat and host-plant. Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Delphacidae/Javesella_pellucida.html
Wikipedia reference for Javesella pellucida: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javesella_pellucida.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Delphacidae (Delphacid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Delphacinae
- Tribe
- Delphacini
- Genus
- Javesella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Grassland.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: April to October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Javesella pellucida. 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 Javesella pellucida (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Javesella pellucida
What is Javesella pellucida?
Javesella pellucida is a species in the family Delphacidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Javesella pellucida?
3 mm.
Where is Javesella pellucida found?
Habitat: Grassland.
When is Javesella pellucida active?
Javesella pellucida: seasonal activity - Adult: April to October..