Microcentrus lynx
This record describes Microcentrus lynx (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Membracidae (Typical Treehoppers)
- Subfamily
- Stegaspidinae
- Tribe
- Microcentrini
- Genus
- Microcentrus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-TX, CO - Map (type locality: Palmer Lake, CO) M. lynx in the strict sense is known from Colorado and Texas. M. auirtus is known from southeastern Arizona.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Quercus (likely Q. gambelli per Ball, 1933 for M. lynx sensu stricto)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Microcentrus lynx Ball, 1933
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Microcentrus lynx. 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 Microcentrus lynx (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Microcentrus lynx
How big is Microcentrus lynx?
8mm
Where is Microcentrus lynx found?
Range: AZ-TX, CO - Map (type locality: Palmer Lake, CO) M. lynx in the strict sense is known from Colorado and Texas. M. auirtus is known from southeastern Arizona.
What does Microcentrus lynx eat?
The diet of the Microcentrus lynx includes Quercus (likely Q. gambelli per Ball, 1933 for M. lynx sensu stricto).