Oecleus nolinus
This record describes Oecleus nolinus (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Kramer, who did an excellent revision of the US Cixiidae from about 1977 to 1983, except that one has to use genitalia to identify anything (but then it is pretty sure to be correct), says Oecleus nolinus , with holotype from Tucson, is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The color pattern of the thorax varies, some specimens having 3 pale carinae on the mesothorax, and some having five, which had led to a synonym discovered by dissecting the genitalia. --Lois O'Brien
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Cixiidae (Cixiid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Cixiinae
- Tribe
- Oecleini
- Genus
- Oecleus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mountain ranges, on Nolina microcarpa, Yucca glauca and Y. elata
Geographic Range
TX-AZ
Seasonal Activity
collection dates: 18.iv-25.vii
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oecleus nolinus Ball & Klingenberg 1935
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Oecleus nolinus. 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 Oecleus nolinus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oecleus nolinus
What is Oecleus nolinus?
Oecleus nolinus is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Oecleus nolinus?
Kramer, who did an excellent revision of the US Cixiidae from about 1977 to 1983, except that one has to use genitalia to identify anything (but then it is pretty sure to be correct), says Oecleus nolinus , with holotype from Tucson, is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The color pattern of the thorax varies, some specimens having 3 pale carinae on the mesothorax, and some having five, which had led to a synonym discovered by dissecting the genitalia. --Lois O'Brien
Where is Oecleus nolinus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mountain ranges, on Nolina microcarpa, Yucca glauca and Y. elata |
| Range | TX-AZ |
When is Oecleus nolinus active?
Oecleus nolinus: seasonal activity - collection dates: 18.iv-25.vii.