Telamona concava
This record describes Telamona concava (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
the exact shape of the crest varies soemwhat, but its leading edge is always vertical and the top is high and rounded, with a posterior step. (Dr Andy Hamilton)
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
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Telamona concava Fitch, 1851
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Telamona concava. 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 Telamona concava (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Telamona concava
What is Telamona concava?
Telamona concava is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Telamona concava?
the exact shape of the crest varies soemwhat, but its leading edge is always vertical and the top is high and rounded, with a posterior step. (Dr Andy Hamilton)
Where is Telamona concava found?
Range: e. NA