buffalo treehoppers
(Stictocephala spp.)
Overview • Description • Distribution • Taxonomy
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Stictocephala is a genus of small, jumping, true bugs known as buffalo treehoppers. There are 17 Stictocephala species in North America north of Mexico. At least 10 have been recorded in Minnesota. Most species occur only in North America and Mexico. One species, Stictocephala bisonia, also occurs across Europe. Adults feed on trees and shrubs. Nymphs may also feed on forbs and grasses. The female lays eggs in a twig and the twig usually dies beyond that point. |
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Description |
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Adults are small, ½″ (12 mm) or less in length. The exoskeletal plate covering the thorax (pronotum) is very long, extending back over the abdomen. When viewed from the side the pronotum is broadly rounded and high. The wings are held roof-like over the body when at rest. The first radial vein (R1) is short and is close to the start of the second radial vein (R2+3+4+5). |
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Taxonomy |
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Order |
Hemiptera (true bugs, hoppers, aphids, and allies) | ||
Suborder |
Auchenorrhyncha (true hoppers) | ||
Infraorder |
Cicadomorpha (spittlebugs, cicadas, leafhoppers and treehoppers) | ||
Superfamily |
Membracoidea (leafhoppers and treehoppers) | ||
Family |
Membracidae (typical treehoppers) | ||
Subfamily |
Smiliinae | ||
Tribe |
Ceresini (buffalo treehoppers) | ||
Subordinate Taxa |
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buffalo treehopper (Stictocephala bisonia) treehopper (Stictocephala albescens) treehopper (Stictocephala alta) treehopper (Stictocephala basalis) treehopper (Stictocephala bubalis) treehopper (Stictocephala constans) treehopper (Stictocephala lutea) treehopper (Stictocephala palmeri) treehopper (Stictocephala stimulea) treehopper (Stictocephala taurina) |
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Common Names |
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buffalo treehoppers |
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Glossary
Pronotum
The exoskeletal plate on the upper side of the first segment of the thorax of an insect.
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| Alfredo Colon 8/11/2022 |
Location: Woodbury, Minnesota |
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Location: Woodbury, Minnesota |
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Created: 6/29/2020
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