Populicerus carolina
This record describes Populicerus carolina (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults of carolina closely resemble those of gillettei n. sp., but have much rounder antennal discs (Figs. 35, 36) and shorter, broader sternal apodemes (Figs. 43, 45). The host is probably Eastern cottonwood ( Populus deltoides ) , the only poplar occurring commonly in montane North Carolina. - Hamilton, 1980
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
known only from North Carolina
Diet and Behavior
Diet: unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Populicerus carolina (Hamilton, 1980)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Populicerus carolina. 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 carolina (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Populicerus carolina
What is Populicerus carolina?
Populicerus carolina is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Populicerus carolina?
Adults of carolina closely resemble those of gillettei n. sp., but have much rounder antennal discs (Figs. 35, 36) and shorter, broader sternal apodemes (Figs. 43, 45). The host is probably Eastern cottonwood ( Populus deltoides ) , the only poplar occurring commonly in montane North Carolina. - Hamilton, 1980
Where is Populicerus carolina found?
Range: known only from North Carolina
What does Populicerus carolina eat?
The diet of the Populicerus carolina includes unknown.