Oliaridus aridus
This record describes Oliaridus aridus (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronotum | pronotum dark, the carinae and margins broadly light, scutellum testaceous, a dark stripe outside the carinae. |
| Elytra | Elytra milky or hyaline, nervures very lightly marked, stigma and cross nervures fuscous. |
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
- Pentastirini
- Genus
- Oliaridus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US to AZ (OH-GA-LA-TX to OR-CA) / Mex. - Map , most records s.TX to e.KS
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Prunus sp. (Rosaceae) according to Beirne (1951).
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Oliaridus aridus. 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 Oliaridus aridus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Oliaridus aridus
What is Oliaridus aridus?
Oliaridus aridus is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Oliaridus aridus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronotum | pronotum dark, the carinae and margins broadly light, scutellum testaceous, a dark stripe outside the carinae. |
| Elytra | Elytra milky or hyaline, nervures very lightly marked, stigma and cross nervures fuscous. |
Where is Oliaridus aridus found?
Range: e. US to AZ (OH-GA-LA-TX to OR-CA) / Mex. - Map , most records s.TX to e.KS
What does Oliaridus aridus eat?
The diet of the Oliaridus aridus includes Prunus sp. (Rosaceae) according to Beirne (1951)..