Ophiderma evelyna
This record describes Ophiderma evelyna (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Membracidae (Typical Treehoppers)
- Subfamily
- Smiliinae
- Tribe
- Smiliini
- Genus
- Ophiderma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Apr-June (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on oaks Black oak, bur oak, northern pin oak, red oak, white oak, blackjack oak, post oak, and Shumard's oak. Primarily associated with Quercus falcata (southern red oak) in the southern U.S.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ophiderma evelyna Woodruff 1919
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ophiderma evelyna. 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 Ophiderma evelyna (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , Graham M , v belov , marcie oconnor , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Ophiderma evelyna
How big is Ophiderma evelyna?
♀ 7 mm, ♂ 6 mm , the largest species in the genus
Where is Ophiderma evelyna found?
Range: e. US - Map
What does Ophiderma evelyna eat?
The diet of the Ophiderma evelyna includes Feeds on oaks Black oak, bur oak, northern pin oak, red oak, white oak, blackjack oak, post oak, and Shumard's oak. Primarily associated with Quercus falcata (southern red oak) in the southern U.S..
When is Ophiderma evelyna active?
Ophiderma evelyna: seasonal activity - mostly: Apr-June (BG data).