Stobaera tricarinata
This record describes Stobaera tricarinata (species). Recorded family: Delphacidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
wings long, triangular, widest beyond midpoint, mostly clear except for some translucent brown patches; wing veins white with many black dots, giving stippled appearance; legs white to pale brown with several prominent black bands; wings held over back at rest Det. Kyle Kittelberger, 2017, based on the face
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Delphacoidea
- Family
- Delphacidae (Delphacid Planthoppers)
- Subfamily
- Delphacinae
- Tribe
- Delphacini
- Genus
- Stobaera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
fields with flowers
Geographic Range
virtually all of United States plus New Brunswick and southern Ontario - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: ragweed and other Asteraceae flowers
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Stobaera tricarinata. 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 Stobaera tricarinata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Stobaera tricarinata
What is Stobaera tricarinata?
Stobaera tricarinata is a species in the family Delphacidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Stobaera tricarinata?
wings long, triangular, widest beyond midpoint, mostly clear except for some translucent brown patches; wing veins white with many black dots, giving stippled appearance; legs white to pale brown with several prominent black bands; wings held over back at rest Det. Kyle Kittelberger, 2017, based on the face
Where is Stobaera tricarinata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | fields with flowers |
| Range | virtually all of United States plus New Brunswick and southern Ontario - Map |
What does Stobaera tricarinata eat?
The diet of the Stobaera tricarinata includes ragweed and other Asteraceae flowers.