Rugosana querci
This record describes Rugosana querci (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Resembling rugosa in form and general appearance but with distinct genitalia. Vertex produced and rather broadly rounded, almost twice as wide between eyes as median length. Pale yellow with traces of longitudinal orange bands on vertex, pronotum, and scutellum. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with a conspicuous round black spot each side on outer margin of disc. |
| Elytra | Elytra pale, mottled with brownish yellow causing a rugose appearance. ( 3 ) note: described as pale yellow due to fading of dried specimens R. rugosa is a Mexican species that was confused with R. querci specimens in the e. US for some time. Det. Ken Childs, 2017 Type Locality: Dauphin, Pennsylvania |
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
- Iassinae
- Tribe
- Gyponini
- Genus
- Rugosana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
This is the common rugose species occurring on oak in the e. US. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
e. NA to UT-AZ - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , the only widely distributed e.US Rugosana sp., but see numerous similar eastern Gyponana spp.
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Jun-Oct (longer in FL) (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: oaks ( Quercus )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Rugosana querci DeLong, 1942
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Rugosana querci. 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 Rugosana querci (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Rugosana querci
What is Rugosana querci?
Rugosana querci is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Rugosana querci?
Length: 9-10 mm
How do you identify Rugosana querci?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Resembling rugosa in form and general appearance but with distinct genitalia. Vertex produced and rather broadly rounded, almost twice as wide between eyes as median length. Pale yellow with traces of longitudinal orange bands on vertex, pronotum, and scutellum. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with a conspicuous round black spot each side on outer margin of disc. |
| Elytra | Elytra pale, mottled with brownish yellow causing a rugose appearance. ( 3 ) note: described as pale yellow due to fading of dried specimens R. rugosa is a Mexican species that was confused with R. querci specimens in the e. US for some time. Det. Ken Childs, 2017 |
Where is Rugosana querci found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | This is the common rugose species occurring on oak in the e. US. ( 3 ) |
| Range | e. NA to UT-AZ - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , the only widely distributed e.US Rugosana sp., but see numerous similar eastern Gyponana spp. |
What does Rugosana querci eat?
The diet of the Rugosana querci includes oaks ( Quercus ).
When is Rugosana querci active?
Rugosana querci: seasonal activity - mostly: Jun-Oct (longer in FL) (BG data).