Kosswigianella lutulenta
This record describes Kosswigianella lutulenta (species). Recorded family: Delphacidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Kosswigianella has a comparatively short and broad (in front view) second segment on the antenna.
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
- Kosswigianella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA to CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Kosswigianella lutulenta (Van Duzee 1894)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Kosswigianella lutulenta. 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 Kosswigianella lutulenta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Kosswigianella lutulenta
What is Kosswigianella lutulenta?
Kosswigianella lutulenta is a species in the family Delphacidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Kosswigianella lutulenta?
Kosswigianella has a comparatively short and broad (in front view) second segment on the antenna.
Where is Kosswigianella lutulenta found?
Range: e NA to CA