Tremulicerus fulgidus
This record describes Tremulicerus fulgidus (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Records of this species in the U.S. likely refer to a Populicerus species. Specimens Andy identified as this species are actually Populicerus nitidissimus . nitidissimus was formerly considered a junior synonym of fulgidus until Wagner in 1961 examined the types and found that they were distinct species. Andy was probably following an older work like Ribaut’s Faune de France, where what is now known as nitidissimus keys out as ' fulgidus '. - Joel Kits, pers. comm. S. Hendrix
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Eurymelinae
- Tribe
- Idiocerini
- Genus
- Tremulicerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tremulicerus fulgidus. 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 Tremulicerus fulgidus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , antarctica