Osbornellus consors
This record describes Osbornellus consors (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Vertex yellowish with brown & dark brown markings. Pronotum yellowish, heavily suffused with brown, and marked with dark brown. Scutellum yellow with dark brown margins. FW tinged with brown and dark brown veins.
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.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (NB-MB south to...)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: herbaceous vegetation in wooded areas
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Osbornellus consors Uhler 1889
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Osbornellus consors. 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 consors (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Osbornellus consors
What is Osbornellus consors?
Osbornellus consors is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Osbornellus consors?
4.5-5.5 mm
How do you identify Osbornellus consors?
Vertex yellowish with brown & dark brown markings. Pronotum yellowish, heavily suffused with brown, and marked with dark brown. Scutellum yellow with dark brown margins. FW tinged with brown and dark brown veins.
Where is Osbornellus consors found?
Range: e. NA (NB-MB south to...)
What does Osbornellus consors eat?
The diet of the Osbornellus consors includes herbaceous vegetation in wooded areas.