Liocratus moniliferae
This record describes Liocratus moniliferae (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Moved to Liocratus by Hamilton, who treated the taxon as a subgenus. However, like with Populicerus , the group is treated generically by most authors.
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
- Eurymelinae
- Tribe
- Idiocerini
- Genus
- Liocratus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Populus deltoides (eastern cottonwood), Populus deltoides monilifera (plains cottonwood)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Liocratus moniliferae (Osborn & Ball, 1898)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Liocratus moniliferae. 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 Liocratus moniliferae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Liocratus moniliferae
What is Liocratus moniliferae?
Liocratus moniliferae is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Liocratus moniliferae?
5.5mm
What does Liocratus moniliferae eat?
The diet of the Liocratus moniliferae includes Populus deltoides (eastern cottonwood), Populus deltoides monilifera (plains cottonwood).