Gypona verticalis
This record describes Gypona verticalis (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A yellowish brown to green species, males often smoky to shining black. Vertex produced, apex rounded about half as long at middle as basal width between the eyes, more than half as long as the pronoturn. Female yellowish tinged with brown, with two large round black spots on the pronotum. Elytra subhyaline, abdomen causing them to appear dark in color. Male dull greenish to black with Spots on pronotum conspicuous unless obscured by black coloration. - DeLong, 1942 generally not identifiable without dissection of a male. images placed here are provisional.
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
southwestern U.S.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gypona verticalis (Stål, 1864)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gypona verticalis. 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 verticalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Gypona verticalis
What is Gypona verticalis?
Gypona verticalis is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Gypona verticalis?
♂ 8mm, ♀ 9mm
How do you identify Gypona verticalis?
A yellowish brown to green species, males often smoky to shining black. Vertex produced, apex rounded about half as long at middle as basal width between the eyes, more than half as long as the pronoturn. Female yellowish tinged with brown, with two large round black spots on the pronotum. Elytra subhyaline, abdomen causing them to appear dark in color. Male dull greenish to black with Spots on pronotum conspicuous unless obscured by black coloration. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Gypona verticalis found?
Range: southwestern U.S.