Gyponana gladia (+ cf. gladia)
Gyponana gladia
This record describes Gyponana gladia (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
On average, wings more coarsely reticulate than in G. octolineata , color lighter and wings narrower. [comment by Andy Hamilton] G. gladia is typically more uniformly red-orange (emphasis added) than in G. octolineata , which has the red typically confined to the wing veins (sometimes) and the thorax. However, the only way for a definitive ID is through analyses of male genitalia as variation does occur in color and wing reticulation among gladia and octolineata. Therefore, some of the individuals on this page are tentative but are grouped based on general characteristics. [K. Kittelberger] Det. John Morgan, 2024
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
hardwood forests
Geographic Range
e. N. Amer. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Sept-Nov (BG data)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gyponana gladia. 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 gladia (+ cf. gladia) (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by anitagould , Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Gyponana gladia (+ cf. gladia)
What is Gyponana gladia (+ cf. gladia)?
Gyponana gladia (+ cf. gladia) (Gyponana gladia) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Gyponana gladia (+ cf. gladia)?
On average, wings more coarsely reticulate than in G. octolineata , color lighter and wings narrower. [comment by Andy Hamilton] G. gladia is typically more uniformly red-orange (emphasis added) than in G. octolineata , which has the red typically confined to the wing veins (sometimes) and the thorax. However, the only way for a definitive ID is through analyses of male genitalia as variation does occur in color and wing reticulation among gladia and octolineata. Therefore, some of the individuals on this page are tentative but are grouped based on general characteristics. [K. Kittelberger] Det. John Morgan, 2024
Where is Gyponana gladia (+ cf. gladia) found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | hardwood forests |
| Range | e. N. Amer. - Map |
When is Gyponana gladia (+ cf. gladia) active?
Gyponana gladia (+ cf. gladia): seasonal activity - Sept-Nov (BG data).