Scaphytopius loricatus
This record describes Scaphytopius loricatus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Allied to nasutus but sometimes smaller and showing strong indications of the frontal irrorations found in fuscifrons . Face in typical examples entirely pale yellow. Vertex shorter than in nasutus but longer than in frontalis ; its markings substantially as in frontalis but here the white vitta consists in great part of two longer approximate and dislocated white dashes and a few minute irrorations, the base with two median white dashes. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with the five pale vitte fairly distinct. |
| Elytra | Elytra mostly blackish as in frontalis but with the white areolar spots smaller and fewer anteriorly. (Van Duzee, 1910) |
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
- Scaphytopiini
- Genus
- Scaphytopius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA-AZ, CO, s.TX, FL / Mex.-Guat. / W. Indies - Map (Van Duzee, 1910)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Scaphytopius loricatus. 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 Scaphytopius loricatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by James Bailey; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaphytopius loricatus
What is Scaphytopius loricatus?
Scaphytopius loricatus is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Scaphytopius loricatus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Allied to nasutus but sometimes smaller and showing strong indications of the frontal irrorations found in fuscifrons . Face in typical examples entirely pale yellow. Vertex shorter than in nasutus but longer than in frontalis ; its markings substantially as in frontalis but here the white vitta consists in great part of two longer approximate and dislocated white dashes and a few minute irrorations, the base with two median white dashes. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with the five pale vitte fairly distinct. |
| Elytra | Elytra mostly blackish as in frontalis but with the white areolar spots smaller and fewer anteriorly. (Van Duzee, 1910) |
Where is Scaphytopius loricatus found?
Range: CA-AZ, CO, s.TX, FL / Mex.-Guat. / W. Indies - Map (Van Duzee, 1910)