Lepyronia coleoptrata
This record describes Lepyronia coleoptrata (species). Recorded family: Aphrophoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
More robust than the common L. quadrangularis , particularly in the profile of the head. [Dr Hamilton] earliest N. Amer. record: NY 1940
Wikipedia reference for Lepyronia coleoptrata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepyronia_coleoptrata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Cercopoidea
- Family
- Aphrophoridae (Aphrophorid Spittlebugs)
- Subfamily
- Aphrophorinae
- Tribe
- Cloviini
- Genus
- Lepyronia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
adventive to ne. NA - Map , native to and widespread across the Palaearctic
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lepyronia coleoptrata (Linnaeus 1758)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lepyronia coleoptrata. 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 Lepyronia coleoptrata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lepyronia coleoptrata
What is Lepyronia coleoptrata?
Lepyronia coleoptrata is a species in the family Aphrophoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Lepyronia coleoptrata?
More robust than the common L. quadrangularis , particularly in the profile of the head. [Dr Hamilton]
Where is Lepyronia coleoptrata found?
Range: adventive to ne. NA - Map , native to and widespread across the Palaearctic