Neohecalus lineatus
This record describes Neohecalus lineatus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Females are much larger than males and lack the black markings
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
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Hecalini
- Genus
- Neohecalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mostly coastal, esp. salt marshes
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Spartina pectinata is one of the known hosts
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neohecalus lineatus (Uhler 1877)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neohecalus lineatus. 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 Neohecalus lineatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Neohecalus lineatus
What is Neohecalus lineatus?
Neohecalus lineatus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Neohecalus lineatus?
Females are much larger than males and lack the black markings
Where is Neohecalus lineatus found?
Habitat: mostly coastal, esp. salt marshes
What does Neohecalus lineatus eat?
The diet of the Neohecalus lineatus includes Spartina pectinata is one of the known hosts.