Xerophloea foveolata
This record describes Xerophloea foveolata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | A yellowish-brown to green species with a distinctive hump at the posterior end of the pronotum. Crown with anterior margin broadly angular, not produced anteriorly; interocular width about twice median length. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with median length slightly more than twice median length of crown, distinctly broader than basal half of head, basal two-thirds strongly inflated giving a characteristic robust ap- pearance. |
| Elytra | Elytra and pronotum uniformly and roughly punctate; crown finely punctate. Color fuscous in males, uniformly green in females. [...] From viridis , to which it is related, [ foveolata ] can be separated by the strongly inflated pronotum and robust appearance. The species also occupies part of the extreme northern range of viridis . - Nielson, 1962 |
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
- Ledrinae
- Genus
- Xerophloea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (s.CA-AZ-s.NV, OK-TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Oct
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Xerophloea foveolata. 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 Xerophloea foveolata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tom Bentley; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Xerophloea foveolata
What is Xerophloea foveolata?
Xerophloea foveolata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Xerophloea foveolata?
♂ 5.2-6.2mm, ♀ 6.3-6.6mm
How do you identify Xerophloea foveolata?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | A yellowish-brown to green species with a distinctive hump at the posterior end of the pronotum. Crown with anterior margin broadly angular, not produced anteriorly; interocular width about twice median length. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with median length slightly more than twice median length of crown, distinctly broader than basal half of head, basal two-thirds strongly inflated giving a characteristic robust ap- pearance. |
| Elytra | Elytra and pronotum uniformly and roughly punctate; crown finely punctate. Color fuscous in males, uniformly green in females. [...] From viridis , to which it is related, [ foveolata ] can be separated by the strongly inflated pronotum and robust appearance. The species also occupies part of the extreme northern range of viridis . - Nielson, 1962 |
Where is Xerophloea foveolata found?
Range: sw US (s.CA-AZ-s.NV, OK-TX) - Map
When is Xerophloea foveolata active?
Xerophloea foveolata: seasonal activity - Mar-Oct.