Stenocranus minutus
This record describes Stenocranus minutus (species). Recorded family: Delphacidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5 to 6 mm. A large slender planthopper associated with Light brown with paler, orange-edged longitudinal stripe down centre of head, pronotum and scutellum. The forewing has a darker longitudinal band, which varies in intensity and extent. The short, fine lines on the vertex are brownish, or absent. In side-view the head is strongly elongated . The parameres are semicircular. Stenocranus major and S. fuscovittatus . Photograph from top down and from side, with clear lateral view of the head Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Delphacidae/Stenocranus_minutus.html
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Delphacidae
- Genus
- Stenocranus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Grassland
Seasonal Activity
Adult: Almost all year.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common (ref.:
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stenocranus minutus. 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 Stenocranus minutus (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenocranus minutus
What is Stenocranus minutus?
Stenocranus minutus is a species in the family Delphacidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Stenocranus minutus?
5 to 6 mm. A large slender planthopper associated with Light brown with paler, orange-edged longitudinal stripe down centre of head, pronotum and scutellum. The forewing has a darker longitudinal band, which varies in intensity and extent. The short, fine lines on the vertex are brownish, or absent. In side-view the head is strongly elongated
Where is Stenocranus minutus found?
Habitat: Grassland
When is Stenocranus minutus active?
Stenocranus minutus: seasonal activity - Adult: Almost all year..