Ophiderma flavicephala
This record describes Ophiderma flavicephala (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 NA - Map , mostly e. US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Associated with Quercus phellos (willow oak) and Quercus laurifolia (swamp laurel oak), occassionally found on other oak species.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ophiderma flavicephala Goding 1892
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ophiderma flavicephala. 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 flavicephala (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Ophiderma flavicephala
How big is Ophiderma flavicephala?
♀ 7 mm, ♂ 6 mm
Where is Ophiderma flavicephala found?
Range: e NA - Map , mostly e. US
What does Ophiderma flavicephala eat?
The diet of the Ophiderma flavicephala includes Associated with Quercus phellos (willow oak) and Quercus laurifolia (swamp laurel oak), occassionally found on other oak species..