Idiocerus
Idiocerus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
- Infraorder: Cicadomorpha
- Superfamily: Membracoidea
- Family: Cicadellidae
- Subfamily: Eurymelinae
- Tribe: Idiocerini
- Genus: Idiocerus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idiocerus: /ˌɪdioʊˈsiːrəs/
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Summary
Idiocerus is a large genus of homopteran bugs within the family Cicadellidae, comprised of numerous species with specific host plant preferences. Identification can be challenging due to similarities among species.
Physical Characteristics
Characterized by a very short and broadly rounded vertex (head).
Identification Tips
Many species are very similar and difficult to identify, often requiring examination of specific characteristics.
Habitat
Most commonly found on specific host plants, particularly poplars and willows.
Distribution
Widespread across North America and Europe, with various species adapted to these regions.
Diet
Sap-sucking herbivores that feed on the phloem of host plants.
Life Cycle
Details on life cycle stages are not specified, but generally include egg, nymph, and adult stages typical of hemipterans.
Reproduction
Specific reproductive strategies are not detailed, though hemipterans typically reproduce sexually with some having complex courtship behaviors.
Ecosystem Role
Serves as a herbivore impacting plant health and contributing to food webs as prey for various predators.
Economic Impact
Potential impact on horticulture and forestry through feeding on host plants but specific economic impacts are not detailed.
Tags
- genus
- Holarctic
- European species
- Nearctic species
- Cicadellidae