Planipona delta
This record describes Planipona delta (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small species resembling [ Gyponana ] angulata , with strongly produced vertex. Vertex bluntly angularly produced, more than two-thirds as long at middle as basal width between eyes. Entire body slender. Pale creamy yellow, unmarked. - DeLong, 1942 In life , the species is uniformly pale green with a very slightly lighter green triangular saddle across the base of the FWs. The pink/red eyes are usually prominent. This is a relatively common species, according to literature. It was originally treated as a member of the genus Gyponana -see the genus page for more information.
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
- Planipona
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ, NM, CO, TX; Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Snakeweed ( Gutierrezia sarothrae )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Planipona delta (Ball, 1935)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Planipona delta. 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 Planipona delta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Planipona delta
What is Planipona delta?
Planipona delta is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Planipona delta?
♂ 7mm, ♀ 8mm
How do you identify Planipona delta?
A small species resembling [ Gyponana ] angulata , with strongly produced vertex. Vertex bluntly angularly produced, more than two-thirds as long at middle as basal width between eyes. Entire body slender. Pale creamy yellow, unmarked. - DeLong, 1942 In life , the species is uniformly pale green with a very slightly lighter green triangular saddle across the base of the FWs. The pink/red eyes are usually prominent.
Where is Planipona delta found?
Range: AZ, NM, CO, TX; Mexico
What does Planipona delta eat?
The diet of the Planipona delta includes Snakeweed ( Gutierrezia sarothrae ).