Multareis cornutus
This record describes Multareis cornutus (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A highly variable species. Males lack pronotal horns while females bear or lack them. This species is separated from Centrodontus atlas by the color pattern of the forewings and the presence of preocular tubercles, rounded projections on the head between the eyes. The subspecies M. cornutus lawsoni was erected by Cook (1953) for the females without horns, which also have reduced preocular tubercles.
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
- Centrotinae
- Tribe
- Centrodontini
- Genus
- Multareis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. US (CA to UT-TX) & Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larrea tridentata (creosote)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Multareis cornutus Goding 1895
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Multareis cornutus. 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 Multareis cornutus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by v belov , James Bailey , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Multareis cornutus
What is Multareis cornutus?
Multareis cornutus is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Multareis cornutus found?
Range: sw. US (CA to UT-TX) & Mexico
What does Multareis cornutus eat?
The diet of the Multareis cornutus includes Larrea tridentata (creosote).