Stictocephala albescens
This record describes Stictocephala albescens (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
similar to C. diceros , but more slender, the dark band across the crest (in side view) extends to its tip, and the horns are recurved. Nymph is brown; C. diceros nymphs have longer processes on the body that recurve at the tips. [Based on Dr Hamilton's comments]
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
- Ceresini
- Genus
- Stictocephala
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. half of NA (QC-FL to MB-ND-OK)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Associated with Corylus americana (American hazelnut)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceresa albescens Van Duzee 1908
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stictocephala albescens. 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 Stictocephala albescens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tom Bentley; Additional contributions by anitagould , v belov , TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Stictocephala albescens
What is Stictocephala albescens?
Stictocephala albescens is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Stictocephala albescens?
similar to C. diceros , but more slender, the dark band across the crest (in side view) extends to its tip, and the horns are recurved. Nymph is brown; C. diceros nymphs have longer processes on the body that recurve at the tips. [Based on Dr Hamilton's comments]
Where is Stictocephala albescens found?
Range: e. half of NA (QC-FL to MB-ND-OK)
What does Stictocephala albescens eat?
The diet of the Stictocephala albescens includes Associated with Corylus americana (American hazelnut).