Xerophloea majesta
This record describes Xerophloea majesta (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Crown with anterior margin distinctly angulate (much more so than in major ) strongly produced anteriorly; interocular width about 1.5 times median length. Pronotum with median length about equal to or slightly greater than median length of crown, distinctly broader than basal half of head. Entire body uniformly punctate. Male uniformly green except for fuscous longitudinal median band on crown and pronotum, female uniformly green. [...] This species related to major can be separated by the distinct angulate anterior margin of crown. - 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
Ohio to Mexico; most abundant in Kansas and Texas
Seasonal Activity
has been collected from January to October
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xerophloea majesta (Lawson, 1931)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Xerophloea majesta. 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 majesta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Xerophloea majesta
What is Xerophloea majesta?
Xerophloea majesta is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Xerophloea majesta?
♂ 6.6-7.4mm, ♀ 7.5-8.3mm
How do you identify Xerophloea majesta?
Crown with anterior margin distinctly angulate (much more so than in major ) strongly produced anteriorly; interocular width about 1.5 times median length. Pronotum with median length about equal to or slightly greater than median length of crown, distinctly broader than basal half of head. Entire body uniformly punctate. Male uniformly green except for fuscous longitudinal median band on crown and pronotum, female uniformly green. [...] This species related to major can be separated by the distinct angulate anterior margin of crown. - Nielson, 1962
Where is Xerophloea majesta found?
Range: Ohio to Mexico; most abundant in Kansas and Texas
When is Xerophloea majesta active?
Xerophloea majesta: seasonal activity - has been collected from January to October.