Camel Treehopper
Smilia camelus
This record describes Smilia camelus (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Camel Treehopper (Smilia camelus) is a species in the family Membracidae, commonly known as typical treehoppers, belonging to the order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies). It is classified within the subfamily Smiliinae, tribe Smiliini, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, superfamily Membracoidea. This species belongs to the genus Smilia. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: ♀ 9 mm, ♂ 8 mm. Active during mostly Mar-June ,(BG & GBIF data).
Wikipedia reference for Smilia camelus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smilia_camelus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Membracidae (Typical Treehoppers)
- Subfamily
- Smiliinae
- Tribe
- Smiliini
- Genus
- Smilia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA, CA (TX-FL-QC-MN, CA) - Map ( 3 ) (GBIF)
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar-June ( 4 ) ,(BG & GBIF data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Oaks ( Quercus ) Black oak, bur oak, red oak, shingle oak, blackjack oak, post oak, Shumard's oak, and smooth sumac.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Smilia camelus (Fabricius 1803)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Smilia camelus. 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 Camel Treehopper (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Camel Treehopper
What is Camel Treehopper?
Camel Treehopper (Smilia camelus) is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Camel Treehopper?
♀ 9 mm, ♂ 8 mm
Where is Camel Treehopper found?
Range: e NA, CA (TX-FL-QC-MN, CA) - Map ( 3 ) (GBIF)
What does Camel Treehopper eat?
The diet of the Camel Treehopper includes Oaks ( Quercus ) Black oak, bur oak, red oak, shingle oak, blackjack oak, post oak, Shumard's oak, and smooth sumac..
When is Camel Treehopper active?
Camel Treehopper: seasonal activity - mostly Mar-June ( 4 ) ,(BG & GBIF data).