Xestocephalus provancheri
This record describes Xestocephalus provancheri (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | A brown species with unmarked produced vertex Head narrower than pronotum, a little less than twice as wide as long, an eighth longer at middle than next to eye, strongly produced. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum one-fourth longer than vertex, a little more than twice as wide as long, elytra long and slender, strongly exceeding abdomen. Vertex, pronotum and scutellum yellowish brown, eyes dark, area below eyes on pronotum darkened, scutellar basal angles dark, area around ocelli light. |
| Elytra | Elytra semihyaline with opaque white patches over costal plaque, dark areas on costal margin, one at middle, another above apical cell, a square area below apex of clavus, and apical cells. Below, face and legs pale, venter and dorsum dark, usually darker in female. Type Locality: Male holotype, female allotype and three paratypes, Columbus, Ohio, May 19, 1938, D. J. & J. N. Knull, Collectors. |
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
- Aphrodinae
- Tribe
- Xestocephalini
- Genus
- Xestocephalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Sept
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Xestocephalus provancheri. 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 Xestocephalus provancheri (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Xestocephalus provancheri
What is Xestocephalus provancheri?
Xestocephalus provancheri is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Xestocephalus provancheri?
male 3 mm female 3.25 mm
How do you identify Xestocephalus provancheri?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | A brown species with unmarked produced vertex Head narrower than pronotum, a little less than twice as wide as long, an eighth longer at middle than next to eye, strongly produced. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum one-fourth longer than vertex, a little more than twice as wide as long, elytra long and slender, strongly exceeding abdomen. Vertex, pronotum and scutellum yellowish brown, eyes dark, area below eyes on pronotum darkened, scutellar basal angles dark, area around ocelli light. |
| Elytra | Elytra semihyaline with opaque white patches over costal plaque, dark areas on costal margin, one at middle, another above apical cell, a square area below apex of clavus, and apical cells. Below, face and legs pale, venter and dorsum dark, usually darker in female. |
Where is Xestocephalus provancheri found?
Range: e US - Map
When is Xestocephalus provancheri active?
Xestocephalus provancheri: seasonal activity - Apr-Sept.