Microledrida olor
This record describes Microledrida olor (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. L. B. O'Brien previously known only from the types, taken at Brownsville, TX (Kramer 1983)
Identification notes
Det. L. B. O'Brien
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Cixiidae (Cixiid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Cixiinae
- Tribe
- Cixiini
- Genus
- Microledrida
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron Co.) / ne. Mex. (NL) - Map (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: no known host plants
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: olor (L). 'swan'
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Microledrida olor. 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 Microledrida olor (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Microledrida olor
What is Microledrida olor?
Microledrida olor is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Microledrida olor?
Det. L. B. O'Brien
Where is Microledrida olor found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron Co.) / ne. Mex. (NL) - Map (BG data)
What does Microledrida olor eat?
The diet of the Microledrida olor includes no known host plants.