Populicerus aureus
This record describes Populicerus aureus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults of aureus resemble those of midas , but have a more uniform orange colour. The host is probably Populus balsamifera . - Hamilton, 1980 Structurally identical to Populicerus midas and may be a sr. syn.
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
- Eurymelinae
- Tribe
- Idiocerini
- Genus
- Populicerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Canada (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Populus balsamifera (balsam poplar)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Populicerus aureus. 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 Populicerus aureus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Populicerus aureus
What is Populicerus aureus?
Populicerus aureus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Populicerus aureus?
Adults of aureus resemble those of midas , but have a more uniform orange colour. The host is probably Populus balsamifera . - Hamilton, 1980
Where is Populicerus aureus found?
Range: Canada (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec)
What does Populicerus aureus eat?
The diet of the Populicerus aureus includes Populus balsamifera (balsam poplar).