Scaphoideus nigrellus
This record describes Scaphoideus nigrellus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Scaphoideus is a genus that needs a lot of work. I am confident that what [is being called] S. nigrellus is distinct from S. titanus, although I’m not entirely sure nigrellus is the right name for it. We have barcodes which are clearly distinct from titanus, and there seem to be subtle differences in the genitalia. More work is needed to figure out the limits in variation and work out the correct name. - Joel Kits personal communication to Solomon Hendrix
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.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scaphoideus nigrellus (DeLong & Mohr, 1936)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Scaphoideus nigrellus. 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 nigrellus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica