Gyponana cf-salsa
This record describes Gyponana cf-salsa (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: the only Gyponana species with reticulate wings in Ontario; further south there are others [comment by Andy Hamilton on this page ] - this is presumably why Andy's identification of specimens from Illinois ( 1 , 2 ) are prefaced with the word probably, and why there is no uncertainty in his identification of a specimen from Ontario
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
- Gyponana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
fields, brushy areas
Geographic Range
Ontario to British Columbia and adjacent northern states (west of Niagra Falls) North Carolina State U. has 4 specimens in its collection but none were collected in North Carolina
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gyponana cf-salsa. 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 Gyponana cf-salsa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , ceiseman , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Gyponana cf-salsa
What is Gyponana cf-salsa?
Gyponana cf-salsa is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Gyponana cf-salsa?
Adult: the only Gyponana species with reticulate wings in Ontario; further south there are others [comment by Andy Hamilton on this page ] - this is presumably why Andy's identification of specimens from Illinois ( 1 , 2 ) are prefaced with the word probably, and why there is no uncertainty in his identification of a specimen from Ontario
Where is Gyponana cf-salsa found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | fields, brushy areas |
| Range | Ontario to British Columbia and adjacent northern states (west of Niagra Falls) North Carolina State U. has 4 specimens in its collection but none were collected in North Carolina |