Gyponana procera
This record describes Gyponana procera (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Superficially resembling Rugosa lora but with structural characters of the Gyponana genus and without the black spots on pronotum. Vertex strongly produced, apex rounded, more than half as long as basal width between eyes. The conspicuous venation causes the elytra to appear roughened. Green, with orange-yellow longitudinal stripes and mottling on vertex, pronotum, and scutellum. Elytra hyaline with dark green velns. - 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
- Gyponana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA-AZ, TX - Map , eastern records dubious
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Gyponana procera. 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 procera (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Gyponana procera
What is Gyponana procera?
Gyponana procera is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Gyponana procera?
8.5-10.5 mm
How do you identify Gyponana procera?
Superficially resembling Rugosa lora but with structural characters of the Gyponana genus and without the black spots on pronotum. Vertex strongly produced, apex rounded, more than half as long as basal width between eyes. The conspicuous venation causes the elytra to appear roughened. Green, with orange-yellow longitudinal stripes and mottling on vertex, pronotum, and scutellum. Elytra hyaline with dark green velns. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Gyponana procera found?
Range: CA-AZ, TX - Map , eastern records dubious