Gypona melanota
This record describes Gypona melanota (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A species with a broadly rounded vertex and dimorphic coloration in the male and female . Vertex broadly rounded, twice as broad between eyes as median length. Pronotum much wider than vertex and more than twice as long. Female yellowish with a small conspicuous black spot on each side of outer disc of pronotum , elytra often greenish or appearing smoky. Male partially or entirely shining black. The spots on pronotum conspicuous unless the entire pronotum is black. - DeLong, 1942
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
- Gypona
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental U.S. - Map , mostly New England to Chicago
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gypona melanota (Spångberg, 1878)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gypona melanota. 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 Gypona melanota (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by tom murray , Mike Quinn , TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Gypona melanota
What is Gypona melanota?
Gypona melanota is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Gypona melanota?
♂ 9mm, ♀ 11.5mm
How do you identify Gypona melanota?
A species with a broadly rounded vertex and dimorphic coloration in the male and female . Vertex broadly rounded, twice as broad between eyes as median length. Pronotum much wider than vertex and more than twice as long. Female yellowish with a small conspicuous black spot on each side of outer disc of pronotum , elytra often greenish or appearing smoky. Male partially or entirely shining black. The spots on pronotum conspicuous unless the entire pronotum is black. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Gypona melanota found?
Range: transcontinental U.S. - Map , mostly New England to Chicago