Memnonia flavida
This record describes Memnonia flavida (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembles Hecalus , but the head is less strongly flattened, and the wing tips each have 2 small black dots. Females lack the brown wing tips of the male. --K.G.A. Hamilton
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
- Deltocephalinae
- Tribe
- Hecalini
- Genus
- Memnonia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Tallgrass prairies
Geographic Range
e. US (s.ON-FL to IA-TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Specialists on native prairie grasses including bluestem ( Andropogon ) and sideoats grama ( Bouteloua curtipendula )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Memnonia flavida (Signoret 1879)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Memnonia flavida. 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 Memnonia flavida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Memnonia flavida
What is Memnonia flavida?
Memnonia flavida is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Memnonia flavida?
Resembles Hecalus , but the head is less strongly flattened, and the wing tips each have 2 small black dots. Females lack the brown wing tips of the male. --K.G.A. Hamilton
Where is Memnonia flavida found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Tallgrass prairies |
| Range | e. US (s.ON-FL to IA-TX) - Map |
What does Memnonia flavida eat?
The diet of the Memnonia flavida includes Specialists on native prairie grasses including bluestem ( Andropogon ) and sideoats grama ( Bouteloua curtipendula ).