Macropsis rufocephalus
This record describes Macropsis rufocephalus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Yellowish green. Female with vertex, pronotum, anterior two-thirds of scutellum, and half of face reddish brown, Scutellum with black spots in basal angles, apical angle yellowish green. Elytra pale greenish hyaline, veins green. Epimera unmarked. Face appearing concave below vertex as viewed from the side. (Delong, Leafhoppers of Illinois, 1948) Females are strikingly colored; males are just sort of brownish (comment by Andy Hamilton)
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
- Macropsini
- Genus
- Macropsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ON-AB south to...
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Salix exigua
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Macropsis rufocephala Osborn 1932
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macropsis rufocephalus. 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 Macropsis rufocephalus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , v belov , TurtleDude
Frequently Asked Questions About Macropsis rufocephalus
What is Macropsis rufocephalus?
Macropsis rufocephalus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Macropsis rufocephalus?
Female 5.5 mm
How do you identify Macropsis rufocephalus?
Yellowish green. Female with vertex, pronotum, anterior two-thirds of scutellum, and half of face reddish brown, Scutellum with black spots in basal angles, apical angle yellowish green. Elytra pale greenish hyaline, veins green. Epimera unmarked. Face appearing concave below vertex as viewed from the side. (Delong, Leafhoppers of Illinois, 1948) Females are strikingly colored; males are just sort of brownish (comment by Andy Hamilton)
Where is Macropsis rufocephalus found?
Range: ON-AB south to...
What does Macropsis rufocephalus eat?
The diet of the Macropsis rufocephalus includes host: Salix exigua.