Smilia fasciata
This record describes Smilia fasciata (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
NJ-FL, NE, *TX (*BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: most Quercus spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Smilia fasciata Amyot & Serville 1843
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Smilia fasciata. 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 Smilia fasciata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Smilia fasciata
How big is Smilia fasciata?
♀ 9 mm, ♂ 7-8 mm
Where is Smilia fasciata found?
Range: NJ-FL, NE, *TX (*BG data)
What does Smilia fasciata eat?
The diet of the Smilia fasciata includes most Quercus spp..