Trioza bakeri
This record describes Trioza bakeri (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennae short, no longer than width of head; vertex and notum with short pubescence; wings angulate, with vein Rs very long and sinuate; female genitalia with both valves equal in length. Color brown to yellow on head and thorax; abdomen of female green; tips of antennae black
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. USA, CA - CO
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Buckthorn ( Rhamnus spp. ) including R. smithii in Colorado , R. crocea and R. ilicifolia elsewhere
Life History
Nymphs / immature female / mature female ovipositing in folded leaf
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trioza bakeri Crawford, 1910
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Trioza bakeri. 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 Trioza bakeri (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Trioza bakeri
What is Trioza bakeri?
Trioza bakeri is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Trioza bakeri?
4-4.5mm to wingtips
How do you identify Trioza bakeri?
Antennae short, no longer than width of head; vertex and notum with short pubescence; wings angulate, with vein Rs very long and sinuate; female genitalia with both valves equal in length. Color brown to yellow on head and thorax; abdomen of female green; tips of antennae black
Where is Trioza bakeri found?
Range: w. USA, CA - CO
What does Trioza bakeri eat?
The diet of the Trioza bakeri includes Buckthorn ( Rhamnus spp. ) including R. smithii in Colorado , R. crocea and R. ilicifolia elsewhere.
What is the life cycle of a Trioza bakeri?
Nymphs / immature female / mature female ovipositing in folded leaf