Tylocentrus quadricornis
This record describes Tylocentrus quadricornis (species). Recorded family: Membracidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Near Tylocentrus reticulatus VanDuzee but differing principally in the shape of the head and clypeus, the shape of the posterior process and in having four distinct pronotal horns in the female. - Funkhouser, 1919
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
- Centrotinae
- Tribe
- Platycentrini
- Genus
- Tylocentrus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA‒Baja to UT‒AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Strombocarpa pubescens (screwbean mesquite)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tylocentrus quadricornis Funkhouser 1919
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Tylocentrus quadricornis. 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 Tylocentrus quadricornis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Tylocentrus quadricornis
What is Tylocentrus quadricornis?
Tylocentrus quadricornis is a species in the family Membracidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Tylocentrus quadricornis?
Near Tylocentrus reticulatus VanDuzee but differing principally in the shape of the head and clypeus, the shape of the posterior process and in having four distinct pronotal horns in the female. - Funkhouser, 1919
Where is Tylocentrus quadricornis found?
Range: CA‒Baja to UT‒AZ
What does Tylocentrus quadricornis eat?
The diet of the Tylocentrus quadricornis includes Strombocarpa pubescens (screwbean mesquite).