Virginia Creeper Treehopper
Telamona ampelopsidis
This record describes Telamona ampelopsidis (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
variable in coloration, often sexually dimorphic. shape of crest also somewhat variable. see mating pair of two color forms here: variant with almost sinuate crest a la Heliria : typical form:
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
- Telamonini
- Genus
- Telamona
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA to SK-CO-TX - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Virginia Creeper ( Parthenocissus quinquefolia , Vitaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Telamona ampelopsidis (Harris 1841)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Telamona ampelopsidis. 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 Virginia Creeper Treehopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Creeper Treehopper
What is Virginia Creeper Treehopper?
Virginia Creeper Treehopper (Telamona ampelopsidis) is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Virginia Creeper Treehopper?
♀ 10 mm, ♂ 8-9 mm
How do you identify Virginia Creeper Treehopper?
variable in coloration, often sexually dimorphic. shape of crest also somewhat variable. see mating pair of two color forms here: variant with almost sinuate crest a la Heliria : typical form:
Where is Virginia Creeper Treehopper found?
Range: e. NA to SK-CO-TX - Map
What does Virginia Creeper Treehopper eat?
The diet of the Virginia Creeper Treehopper includes host: Virginia Creeper ( Parthenocissus quinquefolia , Vitaceae).