Hamana dictitoria
This record describes Hamana dictitoria (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A large yellow to greenish species often marked with black on scutellum and along claval suture. Crown short, broadly rounded, more than twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Quite variable [in colour], yellow to green, often unmarked. In well-marked specimens with a pair of round black spots on base of crown behind ocelli, a proximal pair on anterior portion of pronotum, and one each side of pronotum on outer portion of disc; brown. Anterior portion of scutellum and sutural margin of forewings to apex of clavus, black. - DeLong & Freytag, 1966 Color, a decidedly green species, sometimes with inner margins of elytra mottled with brown, more often without any dark markings. This species was placed on the guide for some time as Ponana hieroglyphica which has caused some serious confusion. P. hieroglyphica is a brown species found in Guatemala and southern Mexico, which superficially resembles P. puncticollis .
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
- Hamana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-NM / nw. Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hamana dictitoria (Gibson, 1919)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hamana dictitoria. 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 Hamana dictitoria (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Hamana dictitoria
What is Hamana dictitoria?
Hamana dictitoria is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hamana dictitoria?
♂ 9mm, ♀ 10mm
How do you identify Hamana dictitoria?
A large yellow to greenish species often marked with black on scutellum and along claval suture. Crown short, broadly rounded, more than twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Quite variable [in colour], yellow to green, often unmarked. In well-marked specimens with a pair of round black spots on base of crown behind ocelli, a proximal pair on anterior portion of pronotum, and one each side of pronotum on outer portion of disc; brown. Anterior portion of scutellum and sutural margin of forewings to apex of clavus, black. - DeLong & Freytag, 1966 Color, a decidedly green species, sometimes with inner margins of elytra mottled with brown, more often without any dark markings.
Where is Hamana dictitoria found?
Range: AZ-NM / nw. Mex. - Map