Polana quadrinotata
This record describes Polana quadrinotata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Robust, brownish species with the vertex broadly rounded to front. Vertex short, broadly rounded, more than three times as wide between eyes at base as median length. Ocelli appearing very close to margin, closer to eyes than to median line of vertex. Brown; a pair of black spots on pronotum close to lateral margin and behind each eye. Basal angles of scutellum brown. Elytra pale brownish; veins darker, usually conspicuous. - DeLong, 1942
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
- Polana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
mostly se US to NY - Map
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Polana quadrinotata. 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 Polana quadrinotata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Polana quadrinotata
What is Polana quadrinotata?
Polana quadrinotata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Polana quadrinotata?
8-8.25mm
How do you identify Polana quadrinotata?
Robust, brownish species with the vertex broadly rounded to front. Vertex short, broadly rounded, more than three times as wide between eyes at base as median length. Ocelli appearing very close to margin, closer to eyes than to median line of vertex. Brown; a pair of black spots on pronotum close to lateral margin and behind each eye. Basal angles of scutellum brown. Elytra pale brownish; veins darker, usually conspicuous. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Polana quadrinotata found?
Range: mostly se US to NY - Map