Scolops abnormis
This record describes Scolops abnormis (species). Recorded family: Dictyopharidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
curiously angled and swollen head process is characteristic (Dr Hamilton, 3.vii.2007)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Fulgoroidea
- Family
- Dictyopharidae (Dictyopharid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Dictyopharinae
- Tribe
- Scoloptini
- Genus
- Scolops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
BC-CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Asclepias eriocarpa (woollypod milkweed, Asclepiadaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scolops abnormis Ball 1902
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Scolops abnormis. 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 Scolops abnormis
What is Scolops abnormis?
Scolops abnormis is a species in the family Dictyopharidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Scolops abnormis?
curiously angled and swollen head process is characteristic (Dr Hamilton, 3.vii.2007)
Where is Scolops abnormis found?
Range: BC-CA
What does Scolops abnormis eat?
The diet of the Scolops abnormis includes host: Asclepias eriocarpa (woollypod milkweed, Asclepiadaceae).