Graminella sonora
This record describes Graminella sonora (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Deltocephalini
- Genus
- Graminella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US to s.CA / Mex. to C. Amer. / W. Indies - Map
Seasonal Activity
yr round, mostly: Mar-Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Pinus ??, but if that's right then why call it the Lesser Lawn Leafhopper ??
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Graminella sonora (Ball, 1900)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Graminella sonora. 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 Graminella sonora (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Kittelberger; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Graminella sonora
Where is Graminella sonora found?
Range: se US to s.CA / Mex. to C. Amer. / W. Indies - Map
What does Graminella sonora eat?
The diet of the Graminella sonora includes Pinus ??, but if that's right then why call it the Lesser Lawn Leafhopper ??.
When is Graminella sonora active?
Graminella sonora: seasonal activity - yr round, mostly: Mar-Oct.