Kansas Prairie Leafhopper
Dorydiella kansana
This record describes Dorydiella kansana (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Flattened head no longer that it is wide. Pointed wing tips and eyes set far apart.
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
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Pendarini
- Genus
- Dorydiella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Seasonal Activity
April to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host Plants: Scleria, Eleocharis
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author of species is Beamer, 1945.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dorydiella kansana. 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 Kansas Prairie Leafhopper (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki
Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas Prairie Leafhopper
What is Kansas Prairie Leafhopper?
Kansas Prairie Leafhopper (Dorydiella kansana) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Kansas Prairie Leafhopper?
Flattened head no longer that it is wide. Pointed wing tips and eyes set far apart.
What does Kansas Prairie Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the Kansas Prairie Leafhopper includes Host Plants: Scleria, Eleocharis.
When is Kansas Prairie Leafhopper active?
Kansas Prairie Leafhopper: seasonal activity - April to October..