Gypona vexana
This record describes Gypona vexana (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Related to melanota but with more produced vertex and with different genitalia. Vertex produced, apex rounded, more than half as long at middle as basal width between the eyes, and more than half as long as pronotum. Male shining black on vertex, pronotum, and scutellum; lateral margins of pronotum yellow. Elytra smoky with dark veins. - 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
western U.S.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gypona vexana (DeLong, 1942)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gypona vexana. 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 vexana (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Gypona vexana
What is Gypona vexana?
Gypona vexana is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Gypona vexana?
8mm
How do you identify Gypona vexana?
Related to melanota but with more produced vertex and with different genitalia. Vertex produced, apex rounded, more than half as long at middle as basal width between the eyes, and more than half as long as pronotum. Male shining black on vertex, pronotum, and scutellum; lateral margins of pronotum yellow. Elytra smoky with dark veins. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Gypona vexana found?
Range: western U.S.