Populicerus rondulus
This record describes Populicerus rondulus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A strikingly white species, the males with a sooty black saddle across the apex of the clavus, the faces of both sexes unicolorous. Resembling lachrymalis Fh., smaller, the head wider than deep, set slightly obliquely on the deep body, wide and clasping the pronotum anteriorly. Clypeus oval, narrower basally than distance between the ocelli. Outer anteapical cell short, triangular, smaller than in lachrymalis . Ovipositor exserted about one-third of its length. Male pygofers with long filaments, male antennaI discs larger than lachrymalis , lanceolate ovate, about twice as long as wide. (Ball & Parker 1946) Considered a jr. syn. of Idiocerus lachrymalis Fitch, 1851 in Freytag (1965). Treated as valid in 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
Arizona (type locality Springerville)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Populus angustifolia (Narrowleaf cottonwood)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Populicerus rondulus (Ball & Parker, 1946)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Populicerus rondulus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Populicerus rondulus
What is Populicerus rondulus?
Populicerus rondulus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Populicerus rondulus?
5.5-7.0mm
How do you identify Populicerus rondulus?
A strikingly white species, the males with a sooty black saddle across the apex of the clavus, the faces of both sexes unicolorous. Resembling lachrymalis Fh., smaller, the head wider than deep, set slightly obliquely on the deep body, wide and clasping the pronotum anteriorly. Clypeus oval, narrower basally than distance between the ocelli. Outer anteapical cell short, triangular, smaller than in lachrymalis . Ovipositor exserted about one-third of its length. Male pygofers with long filaments, male antennaI discs larger than lachrymalis , lanceolate ovate, about twice as long as wide. (Ball & Parker 1946)
Where is Populicerus rondulus found?
Range: Arizona (type locality Springerville)
What does Populicerus rondulus eat?
The diet of the Populicerus rondulus includes Populus angustifolia (Narrowleaf cottonwood).