Scaphoideus cinerosus
This record describes Scaphoideus cinerosus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Note pale forewing and head markings and grayish coloration. Very similar to members of the informal crassus group, but with sparser markings. One of the most variable species in the genus, according to Barnett . Usually ashy-gray/grayish-white, but can approach dark brown.
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
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Scaphoideini
- Genus
- Scaphoideus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Found on many different plants including Betula (birch), Pinus (pines), Prunus emarginata (Oregon cherry), and Ulmus americana (American elm)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scaphoideus cinerosus Osborn, 1900
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Scaphoideus cinerosus. 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 Scaphoideus cinerosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaphoideus cinerosus
What is Scaphoideus cinerosus?
Scaphoideus cinerosus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Scaphoideus cinerosus?
Note pale forewing and head markings and grayish coloration. Very similar to members of the informal crassus group, but with sparser markings.
What does Scaphoideus cinerosus eat?
The diet of the Scaphoideus cinerosus includes Found on many different plants including Betula (birch), Pinus (pines), Prunus emarginata (Oregon cherry), and Ulmus americana (American elm).