Hamana lekva
This record describes Hamana lekva (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A yellowish species resembling gelbata in general appearance, but with a more produced head and with different male genitalia. Crown roundedly produced, more than twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Yellow, tinged with green, without dark markings. Eyes and ocelli pale red. - 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
CA; Mexico
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hamana lekva. 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 lekva (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Hamana lekva
What is Hamana lekva?
Hamana lekva is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hamana lekva?
♂ 9.5mm, ♀ 11mm
How do you identify Hamana lekva?
A yellowish species resembling gelbata in general appearance, but with a more produced head and with different male genitalia. Crown roundedly produced, more than twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Yellow, tinged with green, without dark markings. Eyes and ocelli pale red. - DeLong & Freytag, 1966
Where is Hamana lekva found?
Range: CA; Mexico