Hamana gelbata
This record describes Hamana gelbata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | In general appearance resembling incita , but with crown almost parallel margined and with a broad yellow marginal band on forewings. Crown less than one-half as long at middle as median width between the eyes, anterior margin foliaceous and slightly upturned. Pale brown marked with dark brown and yellow. Crown rather dark brown with a round black spot on base just back of each ocellus. Anterior margin of pronotum marked with a row of heavy brown spots, posterior portion with numerous punctate brown spots. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum brown. |
| Forewings | Forewings whitish, veins broadly brown. Cells with dark brown spots. Anterior two-thirds of costal margin broadly white to yellow, veins green. - DeLong & Freytag, 1966 |
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; Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hamana gelbata (DeLong, 1942)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hamana gelbata. 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 gelbata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Hamana gelbata
What is Hamana gelbata?
Hamana gelbata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hamana gelbata?
♂ 9mm, ♀ 9.5mm
How do you identify Hamana gelbata?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | In general appearance resembling incita , but with crown almost parallel margined and with a broad yellow marginal band on forewings. Crown less than one-half as long at middle as median width between the eyes, anterior margin foliaceous and slightly upturned. Pale brown marked with dark brown and yellow. Crown rather dark brown with a round black spot on base just back of each ocellus. Anterior margin of pronotum marked with a row of heavy brown spots, posterior portion with numerous punctate brown spots. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum brown. |
| Forewings | Forewings whitish, veins broadly brown. Cells with dark brown spots. Anterior two-thirds of costal margin broadly white to yellow, veins green. - DeLong & Freytag, 1966 |
Where is Hamana gelbata found?
Range: AZ; Mexico