Latalus personatus
This record describes Latalus personatus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Some authors treat this species as a member of the genus (or subgenus) Turrutus . Give the lack of evidence and need for revision in this group, we are not recognising Turrutus as a valid genus here and are sticking with the more common treatment of Latalus personatus until further work can be done.
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
- Paralimnini
- Genus
- Latalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Grassy areas.
Geographic Range
Canada and northern U.S.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Poverty grass (Danthonia spicata), and other grasses.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Latalus personatus. 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 Latalus personatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Latalus personatus
What is Latalus personatus?
Latalus personatus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Latalus personatus?
3-4mm
Where is Latalus personatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Grassy areas. |
| Range | Canada and northern U.S. |
What does Latalus personatus eat?
The diet of the Latalus personatus includes Poverty grass (Danthonia spicata), and other grasses..