The Partridge Bug
Scolops sulcipes
This record describes Scolops sulcipes (species). Recorded family: Dictyopharidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The dense meshwork of veins in the wing tips is distinctive. --Andy Hamilton
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
transcontinental (NB-BC to FL-TX-AZ-OR)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Convolvulus (bindweed, Convolvulaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scolops sulcipes (Say 1825)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Scolops sulcipes. 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 The Partridge Bug (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Ron M. , ceiseman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About The Partridge Bug
What is The Partridge Bug?
The Partridge Bug (Scolops sulcipes) is a species in the family Dictyopharidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is The Partridge Bug?
5-7 mm
How do you identify The Partridge Bug?
The dense meshwork of veins in the wing tips is distinctive. --Andy Hamilton
Where is The Partridge Bug found?
Range: transcontinental (NB-BC to FL-TX-AZ-OR)
What does The Partridge Bug eat?
The diet of the The Partridge Bug includes host: Convolvulus (bindweed, Convolvulaceae).