Scaphytopius oregonensis
This record describes Scaphytopius oregonensis (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Almost wholly brown, the ochreous ground color visible only as small areas at and near the apex of the vertex and at the sides of the scutellum; forewing with the veins of the costal and apical regions dark brown, with rounded, whitish areas in the costal region and the cells, and with variable dark brown irrorations in the cells.
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.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Scaphytopius oregonensis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaphytopius oregonensis
What is Scaphytopius oregonensis?
Scaphytopius oregonensis is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Scaphytopius oregonensis?
5.5 mm
How do you identify Scaphytopius oregonensis?
Almost wholly brown, the ochreous ground color visible only as small areas at and near the apex of the vertex and at the sides of the scutellum; forewing with the veins of the costal and apical regions dark brown, with rounded, whitish areas in the costal region and the cells, and with variable dark brown irrorations in the cells.