Ponana aenea
This record describes Ponana aenea (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling scarlatina in general appearance but with more produced vertex and with distinct male genitalia. Vertex rather strongly produced, apex rounded, more than half as long on middle as basal width between the eyes. Yellow, tinged with brown. Elytra pale to dark brownish, sometimes with reddish flecks as in scarlatina. - 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
- Ponana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
eastern U.S. (recorded from PA, OH, NC, MD, MN, MO, KS, VA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ponana aenea DeLong, 1942
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ponana aenea. 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 Ponana aenea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Ponana aenea
What is Ponana aenea?
Ponana aenea is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ponana aenea?
8mm
How do you identify Ponana aenea?
Resembling scarlatina in general appearance but with more produced vertex and with distinct male genitalia. Vertex rather strongly produced, apex rounded, more than half as long on middle as basal width between the eyes. Yellow, tinged with brown. Elytra pale to dark brownish, sometimes with reddish flecks as in scarlatina. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Ponana aenea found?
Range: eastern U.S. (recorded from PA, OH, NC, MD, MN, MO, KS, VA)