Neophyllura bicolor
This record describes Neophyllura bicolor (species). Recorded family: Liviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color yellow, thorax red; forewings opaque, cream-colored
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Liviidae
- Subfamily
- Euphyllurinae
- Genus
- Neophyllura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Arctostaphylos (Manzanita)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neophyllura bicolor (Martin, 1931)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neophyllura bicolor. 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 Neophyllura bicolor (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Neophyllura bicolor
What is Neophyllura bicolor?
Neophyllura bicolor is a species in the family Liviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Neophyllura bicolor?
3.5-4.5mm
How do you identify Neophyllura bicolor?
General color yellow, thorax red; forewings opaque, cream-colored
Where is Neophyllura bicolor found?
Range: CA
What does Neophyllura bicolor eat?
The diet of the Neophyllura bicolor includes Arctostaphylos (Manzanita).