Nersia florida
This record describes Nersia florida (species). Recorded family: Dictyopharidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
per Lois O'Brien, the only member of this genus in the US; all the US records of N. florens refer to N. florida
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Dictyopharidae (Dictyopharid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Dictyopharinae
- Tribe
- Nersiini
- Genus
- Nersia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (NC-FL to IL-MO-TX) and CA to Argentina / W. Indies - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly July-Sept
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nersia florida Fennah 1944
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Nersia florida. 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 Nersia florida (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Nersia florida
What is Nersia florida?
Nersia florida is a species in the family Dictyopharidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Nersia florida found?
Range: se. US (NC-FL to IL-MO-TX) and CA to Argentina / W. Indies - Map
When is Nersia florida active?
Nersia florida: seasonal activity - mostly July-Sept.