Osbornia arborea
This record describes Osbornia arborea (species). Recorded family: Tropiduchidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Usually brachypterous, wings at least partly reticulate most often collected sweeping
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Tropiduchidae (Tropiduchid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Elicinae
- Tribe
- Elicini
- Genus
- Osbornia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (CA-TX, UT)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Juniper ( Juniperus , Cupressaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Osbornia arborea Ball 1935
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Osbornia arborea. 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 Osbornia arborea (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Osbornia arborea
What is Osbornia arborea?
Osbornia arborea is a species in the family Tropiduchidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Osbornia arborea?
Usually brachypterous, wings at least partly reticulate
Where is Osbornia arborea found?
Range: sw US (CA-TX, UT)
What does Osbornia arborea eat?
The diet of the Osbornia arborea includes Juniper ( Juniperus , Cupressaceae).