Dragonana dracontea
This record describes Dragonana dracontea (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Vertex broadly rather roundedly produced, more than twice as broad as long. Vertex pale, heavily marked with reddish punctate spots. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum yellow to tawny, the anterior margin often appearing reddish. Scutellum pale, basal angles darker, central portion marked with many reddish punctate spots. |
| Elytra | Elytra milky white with reddish coloration on basal two-thirds, the claval area mostly white. The elytra heavily punctate, face tawny-heavily irrorate with red. - DeLong, 1942 The most highly colored and distinctive species in the genus occurring in the United States. Det. BJ Stacey, 2020 Type Locality: Huachuca Mountains, Arizona |
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
- Iassinae
- Tribe
- Gyponini
- Genus
- Dragonana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ / Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dragonana dracontea (Gibson, 1919)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dragonana dracontea. 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 Dragonana dracontea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Dragonana dracontea
What is Dragonana dracontea?
Dragonana dracontea is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Dragonana dracontea?
♂ 6mm, ♀ 6.5mm
How do you identify Dragonana dracontea?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Vertex broadly rather roundedly produced, more than twice as broad as long. Vertex pale, heavily marked with reddish punctate spots. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum yellow to tawny, the anterior margin often appearing reddish. Scutellum pale, basal angles darker, central portion marked with many reddish punctate spots. |
| Elytra | Elytra milky white with reddish coloration on basal two-thirds, the claval area mostly white. The elytra heavily punctate, face tawny-heavily irrorate with red. - DeLong, 1942 The most highly colored and distinctive species in the genus occurring in the United States. Det. BJ Stacey, 2020 |
Where is Dragonana dracontea found?
Range: AZ / Mex. - Map