American Grapevine Leafhopper
Scaphoideus titanus
This record describes Scaphoideus titanus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
vector of 'Flavescence dorée', a serious disease of grapevine, caused by Candidatus Phytoplasma vitis
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.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne. NA, unintentionally introduced to sw. France (1950s) and spread since across so. Europe
Diet and Behavior
Diet: common on grapes ( Vitis spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scaphoideus titanus Ball 1932
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Scaphoideus titanus. 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 American Grapevine Leafhopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , TurtleDude
Frequently Asked Questions About American Grapevine Leafhopper
What is American Grapevine Leafhopper?
American Grapevine Leafhopper (Scaphoideus titanus) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is American Grapevine Leafhopper found?
Range: ne. NA, unintentionally introduced to sw. France (1950s) and spread since across so. Europe
What does American Grapevine Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the American Grapevine Leafhopper includes common on grapes ( Vitis spp.).