Jikradia brikelos
This record describes Jikradia brikelos (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Characters as in ' Jassus olitorius ' complex (Lawson 1927) but readily differentiated by the facial markings and the shape of the apodemes 2S that differs markedly from those of the other eastern species C. olitoria and C. melanota (Spångberg) - Chandler & Hamilton, 2017
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
- Coelidiinae
- Tribe
- Teruliini
- Genus
- Jikradia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known from a single specimen collected in Hampton, New Hampshire (in 1903)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Jikradia brikelos Hamilton, 2017
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Jikradia brikelos. 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 Jikradia brikelos (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Jikradia brikelos
What is Jikradia brikelos?
Jikradia brikelos is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Jikradia brikelos?
male = 6.6mm
How do you identify Jikradia brikelos?
Characters as in ' Jassus olitorius ' complex (Lawson 1927) but readily differentiated by the facial markings and the shape of the apodemes 2S that differs markedly from those of the other eastern species C. olitoria and C. melanota (Spångberg) - Chandler & Hamilton, 2017
Where is Jikradia brikelos found?
Range: Known from a single specimen collected in Hampton, New Hampshire (in 1903)