Hamana nelya
This record describes Hamana nelya (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling virescens in general appearance but with foot-like apex of style longer and more curved. Crown broadly roundedly produced, more than twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Pale dull green without specific color markings. Eyes dark, 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
AZ; Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hamana nelya (DeLong & Freytag, 1966)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hamana nelya. 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 nelya (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Hamana nelya
What is Hamana nelya?
Hamana nelya is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hamana nelya?
♂ 9.5mm, ♀ 10.5mm
How do you identify Hamana nelya?
Resembling virescens in general appearance but with foot-like apex of style longer and more curved. Crown broadly roundedly produced, more than twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Pale dull green without specific color markings. Eyes dark, ocelli pale red. - DeLong & Freytag, 1966
Where is Hamana nelya found?
Range: AZ; Mexico