Xerophloea major
This record describes Xerophloea major (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Crown with anterior margin broadly rounded, strongly produced anteriorly; disk nearly flat; interocular width about 1.5 times median length. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with median length slightly greater than median length of crown; width about equal to basal half of crown. |
| Elytra | Elytra and pronotum coarsely punctate, much more so than on crown. Female uniformly green, usually faded in older specimens. Males nearly uniformly light fuscous with dark fuscous, longitudinal median line on crown and fuscous, transverse band on anterior and posterior margins of pronotum. Veins on elytra sometimes fuscous. [...] This species, related to majesta , can be separated by the distinct rounded anterior margin of the 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
eastern and central U.S.
Seasonal Activity
April to October
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xerophloea major (Baker, 1898)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Xerophloea major. 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 major (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Xerophloea major
What is Xerophloea major?
Xerophloea major is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Xerophloea major?
♂ 7.1-7.6mm, ♀ 7.6-8.9mm
How do you identify Xerophloea major?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Crown with anterior margin broadly rounded, strongly produced anteriorly; disk nearly flat; interocular width about 1.5 times median length. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with median length slightly greater than median length of crown; width about equal to basal half of crown. |
| Elytra | Elytra and pronotum coarsely punctate, much more so than on crown. Female uniformly green, usually faded in older specimens. Males nearly uniformly light fuscous with dark fuscous, longitudinal median line on crown and fuscous, transverse band on anterior and posterior margins of pronotum. Veins on elytra sometimes fuscous. [...] This species, related to majesta , can be separated by the distinct rounded anterior margin of the crown. - Nielson, 1962 |
Where is Xerophloea major found?
Range: eastern and central U.S.
When is Xerophloea major active?
Xerophloea major: seasonal activity - April to October.