Microcentrus perditus
This record describes Microcentrus perditus (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
back with earlike processes; dark brown ( 4 ) uncommon
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
e NA to NM / ne. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly May-Dec ( 6 ) ( 4 ) (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Oaks ( Quercus spp.) ( 3 ) , Texas live oak ( Quercus fusiformis ) ( 7 ) , Bur Oak ( Quercus macrocarpa ) ( 4 ) , Pecan ( Carya illinoinensis ) ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Microcentrus perditus (Amyot & Serville 1843)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Microcentrus perditus. 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 perditus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Microcentrus perditus
What is Microcentrus perditus?
Microcentrus perditus is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Microcentrus perditus?
back with earlike processes; dark brown ( 4 )
Where is Microcentrus perditus found?
Range: e NA to NM / ne. Mex. - Map
What does Microcentrus perditus eat?
The diet of the Microcentrus perditus includes Oaks ( Quercus spp.) ( 3 ) , Texas live oak ( Quercus fusiformis ) ( 7 ) , Bur Oak ( Quercus macrocarpa ) ( 4 ) , Pecan ( Carya illinoinensis ) ( 6 ).
When is Microcentrus perditus active?
Microcentrus perditus: seasonal activity - mostly May-Dec ( 6 ) ( 4 ) (BG data).