Neophilaenus lineatus
This record describes Neophilaenus lineatus (species). Recorded family: Aphrophoridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Neophilaenus can be separated from Philaenus by the straight costal margin along the basal part of the forewing (i.e the front part of the lower margin when the insect is viewed from the side). Length 5-7 mm. A brown froghopper found on grasslands, with a relaively plain forewings and a pale line along the costal margin; there is usually a dark streak above this. Provided good photographs in he field or from a specimen; these should show the pale line along margin of forewing. Common. (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021, on British Bugs website) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Aphrophoridae/Neophilaenus_lineatus.html
Wikipedia reference for Neophilaenus lineatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neophilaenus_lineatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Cercopoidea
- Family
- Aphrophoridae (Aphrophorid Spittlebugs)
- Subfamily
- Aphrophorinae
- Tribe
- Philaenini
- Genus
- Neophilaenus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A grassland species
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June to November
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Sometimes overwinters as an adult
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common. (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neophilaenus 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 Neophilaenus lineatus (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Neophilaenus lineatus
What is Neophilaenus lineatus?
Neophilaenus lineatus is a species in the family Aphrophoridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Neophilaenus lineatus?
5-7 mm. A brown froghopper found on grasslands, with a relaively plain forewings and a pale line along the costal margin; there is usually a dark streak above this.
Where is Neophilaenus lineatus found?
Habitat: A grassland species
When is Neophilaenus lineatus active?
Neophilaenus lineatus: seasonal activity - Adult: June to November.
What is the life cycle of a Neophilaenus lineatus?
Sometimes overwinters as an adult