Trioza quadripunctata
This record describes Trioza quadripunctata (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Edge of forewing with 4 black maculae; body color green-white in summer, dark brownish in winter; antennae long, twice the width of the head; apical half of antennae and tarsi black; thorax wider than width of head.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Throughout North America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Urtica (Nettle)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trioza quadripunctata Crawford 1910
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Trioza quadripunctata. 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 quadripunctata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trioza quadripunctata
What is Trioza quadripunctata?
Trioza quadripunctata is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Trioza quadripunctata?
4mm
How do you identify Trioza quadripunctata?
Edge of forewing with 4 black maculae; body color green-white in summer, dark brownish in winter; antennae long, twice the width of the head; apical half of antennae and tarsi black; thorax wider than width of head.
Where is Trioza quadripunctata found?
Range: Throughout North America
What does Trioza quadripunctata eat?
The diet of the Trioza quadripunctata includes Urtica (Nettle).