Hamana herbida
This record describes Hamana herbida (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling dictitoria in general appearance but with a more produced vertex and distinct genitalia. Vertex strongly produced and rounded, more than half as long at middle as basal width between the eyes. Bright green. Disc and apical portion of pronotum with minute black punctures. Veins of elytra bright green, appendices of elytra dark brown. - 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
- Hamana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hamana herbida (DeLong, 1942)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hamana herbida. 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 herbida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Hamana herbida
What is Hamana herbida?
Hamana herbida is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hamana herbida?
♂ 9mm, ♀ 10mm
How do you identify Hamana herbida?
Resembling dictitoria in general appearance but with a more produced vertex and distinct genitalia. Vertex strongly produced and rounded, more than half as long at middle as basal width between the eyes. Bright green. Disc and apical portion of pronotum with minute black punctures. Veins of elytra bright green, appendices of elytra dark brown. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Hamana herbida found?
Range: AZ