Remotiarus forcipatus
This record describes Remotiarus forcipatus (species). Recorded family: Cixiidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cannot be differentiated from other members of the genus without examination of the male terminalia.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Cixiidae (Cixiid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Cixiinae
- Tribe
- Pentastirini
- Genus
- Remotiarus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ, TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Remotiarus forcipatus. 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 Remotiarus forcipatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Remotiarus forcipatus
What is Remotiarus forcipatus?
Remotiarus forcipatus is a species in the family Cixiidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Remotiarus forcipatus?
Cannot be differentiated from other members of the genus without examination of the male terminalia.
Where is Remotiarus forcipatus found?
Range: AZ, TX
What does Remotiarus forcipatus eat?
The diet of the Remotiarus forcipatus includes Unknown.