Pagaronia furcata
This record describes Pagaronia furcata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
resembling 13-punctata Ball but larger, more robust, and with much broader male plates. General ground color pale green to greenish white. Black spots on head and pronotum as in 13-punctata but frequently with an additional spot below each ocellus and a spot on the median line of the pronotum anteriorly. Fore wings with veins whitish subhyaline; cells orange in the males, pale yellow or pale sordid yellow in the females. Head pointed but not so distinctly so as in 13-punctata . Posterior margin of seventh sternite of female slightly produced and unnotched. (from original description )
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
- Evacanthinae
- Tribe
- Pagaroniini
- Genus
- Pagaronia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known only from California
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pagaronia furcata Oman 1938
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pagaronia furcata. 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 Pagaronia furcata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Harsi S. Parker; Additional contributions by Graham M , v belov , TurtleDude
Frequently Asked Questions About Pagaronia furcata
What is Pagaronia furcata?
Pagaronia furcata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pagaronia furcata?
8.75-10 mm
How do you identify Pagaronia furcata?
resembling 13-punctata Ball but larger, more robust, and with much broader male plates. General ground color pale green to greenish white. Black spots on head and pronotum as in 13-punctata but frequently with an additional spot below each ocellus and a spot on the median line of the pronotum anteriorly. Fore wings with veins whitish subhyaline; cells orange in the males, pale yellow or pale sordid yellow in the females. Head pointed but not so distinctly so as in 13-punctata . Posterior margin of seventh sternite of female slightly produced and unnotched. (from original description )
Where is Pagaronia furcata found?
Range: Known only from California