Stictolobus arcuatus
This record describes Stictolobus arcuatus (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype: Type Locality: Beeville, Bee County, Texas, May 30, 1910, coll'ed by W. D. Pierce
Identification notes
Holotype:
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
- Stictolobus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coastal s. TX (San Patricio Co.) to ne. Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stictolobus arcuatus Caldwell, 1949
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stictolobus arcuatus. 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 Stictolobus arcuatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Stictolobus arcuatus
What is Stictolobus arcuatus?
Stictolobus arcuatus is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Stictolobus arcuatus?
Holotype:
Where is Stictolobus arcuatus found?
Range: coastal s. TX (San Patricio Co.) to ne. Mex. - Map