Populicerus stellaris or near
Populicerus cf-stellaris
This record describes Populicerus cf-stellaris (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling suturalis but distinctly marked and with elongated male antennal discs. Male antennal discs elongate oval, pointed at both ends. Color yellow, face and vertex unmarked. Pronotum brown except for anterior margin and curved spot along margin behind each eye. Scutellum yellow, basal angles brown elytra uniform smoky brown except for anterior costal margin, veins dark. Beneath yellow. Female last ventral segment roundedly produced. Male plates long and narrow. (DeLong & Caldwell, 1937) Jr. syn. of Idiocerus suturalis Fitch, 1851 in Freytag (1965). Valid in Hamilton (1980) and Chandler & Hamilton (2017).
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
Northeastern U.S. (type locality: Cranberry Lake, New York)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Populicerus stellaris (DeLong & Caldwell, 1937)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Populicerus cf-stellaris. 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 stellaris or near (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Populicerus stellaris or near
What is Populicerus stellaris or near?
Populicerus stellaris or near (Populicerus cf-stellaris) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Populicerus stellaris or near?
6-7mm
How do you identify Populicerus stellaris or near?
Resembling suturalis but distinctly marked and with elongated male antennal discs. Male antennal discs elongate oval, pointed at both ends. Color yellow, face and vertex unmarked. Pronotum brown except for anterior margin and curved spot along margin behind each eye. Scutellum yellow, basal angles brown elytra uniform smoky brown except for anterior costal margin, veins dark. Beneath yellow. Female last ventral segment roundedly produced. Male plates long and narrow. (DeLong & Caldwell, 1937)
Where is Populicerus stellaris or near found?
Range: Northeastern U.S. (type locality: Cranberry Lake, New York)