Lycioides lycioides
This record describes Lycioides lycioides (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Resembling loculatus in form, but with a broader, shorter head. |
| Head | Head, creamy to orange red, almost unmarked. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum dark. The red head and dark pronotum render this a striking little species. Holotype female, Tucson, Arizona, July 24, 1930. Allotype male, June 2, 1930, and twelve paratypes taken by the writer from the same location as the types from March 3-29 to September 20, 1930. |
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
- Opsiini
- Genus
- Lycioides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
seAZ - Map
Seasonal Activity
peak abundance in May ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
one iNat observation on brickellbush ( Brickellia , Asteraceae) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lycioides lycioides (Ball, 1931)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lycioides lycioides. 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 Lycioides lycioides (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lycioides lycioides
What is Lycioides lycioides?
Lycioides lycioides is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lycioides lycioides?
Length 3 mm
How do you identify Lycioides lycioides?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Resembling loculatus in form, but with a broader, shorter head. |
| Head | Head, creamy to orange red, almost unmarked. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum dark. The red head and dark pronotum render this a striking little species. |
Where is Lycioides lycioides found?
Range: seAZ - Map
When is Lycioides lycioides active?
Lycioides lycioides: seasonal activity - peak abundance in May ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Lycioides lycioides?
one iNat observation on brickellbush ( Brickellia , Asteraceae) ( 3 )