Pintalia vibex
This record describes Pintalia vibex (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
this is the most laterally compressed Cixiid, one with a less obvious white stripe down the back than the more common P. delicata . (Dr Hamilton, 21.vii.2007)
Wikipedia reference for Pintalia vibex: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pintalia_vibex.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Cixiidae (Cixiid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Cixiinae
- Tribe
- Pintaliini
- Genus
- Pintalia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (MD-FL to IL-KS-TX) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pintalia vibex Kramer 1983
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pintalia vibex. 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 Pintalia vibex (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pintalia vibex
What is Pintalia vibex?
Pintalia vibex is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pintalia vibex?
♂ 5.8-7.2 mm, ♀ 6.8-7.8 mm
How do you identify Pintalia vibex?
this is the most laterally compressed Cixiid, one with a less obvious white stripe down the back than the more common P. delicata . (Dr Hamilton, 21.vii.2007)
Where is Pintalia vibex found?
Range: e. US (MD-FL to IL-KS-TX) - Map