Osbornellus auronitens
This record describes Osbornellus auronitens (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Vertex yellow with the anterior traverse band black, and the posterior orange-red, black margined in middle, anteriorly. Pronotum yellowish, suffused with light brown posteriorly, and with orange-red areas near anterior margin and in the middle. Scutellum yellow with the markings light reddish-brown.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Scaphoideini
- Genus
- Osbornellus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Geranium robertianum (Robert’s geranium) Solidago spp. (goldenrod) Ulmus americana (American elm) various ground covers and woody plants, likely highly polyphagous
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Osbornellus auronitens. 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 Osbornellus auronitens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tom Bentley; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , marcie oconnor , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Osbornellus auronitens
What is Osbornellus auronitens?
Osbornellus auronitens is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Osbornellus auronitens?
5.0-5.5mm
How do you identify Osbornellus auronitens?
Vertex yellow with the anterior traverse band black, and the posterior orange-red, black margined in middle, anteriorly. Pronotum yellowish, suffused with light brown posteriorly, and with orange-red areas near anterior margin and in the middle. Scutellum yellow with the markings light reddish-brown.
What does Osbornellus auronitens eat?
The diet of the Osbornellus auronitens includes Geranium robertianum (Robert’s geranium) Solidago spp. (goldenrod) Ulmus americana (American elm) various ground covers and woody plants, likely highly polyphagous.