Populicerus duzeei
This record describes Populicerus duzeei (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | Size and structural characters as in I. pallidus Fitch and I. obsoletus (Walker). Yellow, lateral triangles of scutellum orange-yellow, abdominal terga black, tegmina infumate, darker beyond apex of clavi and on basal two-thirds of clavi. |
| Female | Size and structural characters as in pallidus and obsoletus . Colour ochre, abdominal terga black, tegmina hyaline. - Hamilton, 1985 I had previously supposed (op. cit.) that the black abdominal terga (usually a male character) in an otherwise normal female specimen showed that the type is a sex-reversed individual. I have now examined an additional 23 females and 3 males of this colour form from N.B., N.S., Ont. and Mass., none of which were taken together with either pallidus or obsoletus . One of these series consists of 2 males and 10 females. Idiocerus duzeei is thus a taxon equivalent to pallidus and obsoletus . The possibility that both duzeei and obsoletus are ecophenotypes of pallidus cannot be ruled out at the present time. However, in the absence of any such correlation, it seems best to regard them as separate species until rearing under controlled conditions can settle this question. - Hamilton, 1985 |
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.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Salix
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Populicerus duzeei (Provancher, 1889)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Populicerus duzeei. 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 duzeei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Populicerus duzeei
What is Populicerus duzeei?
Populicerus duzeei is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Populicerus duzeei?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | Size and structural characters as in I. pallidus Fitch and I. obsoletus (Walker). Yellow, lateral triangles of scutellum orange-yellow, abdominal terga black, tegmina infumate, darker beyond apex of clavi and on basal two-thirds of clavi. |
| Female | Size and structural characters as in pallidus and obsoletus . Colour ochre, abdominal terga black, tegmina hyaline. - Hamilton, 1985 |
What does Populicerus duzeei eat?
The diet of the Populicerus duzeei includes Salix.