HemipteraDictyopharidae – Dictyopharid Planthoppers

Orgamara reducta

This record describes Orgamara reducta (species). Recorded family: Dictyopharidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

Cephalic process broader and shorter, extending beyond the eye, but little more than its length; anterior tablet of vertex rectangular.

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
Orgeriinae
Genus
Orgamara

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Geographic Range

CA-AZ-NM, also Baja California.

About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Orgamara reducta. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orgamara reducta

What is Orgamara reducta?

Orgamara reducta is a species in the family Dictyopharidae, within the order Hemiptera.

How do you identify Orgamara reducta?

Cephalic process broader and shorter, extending beyond the eye, but little more than its length; anterior tablet of vertex rectangular.

Where is Orgamara reducta found?

Range: CA-AZ-NM, also Baja California.