Ponana dohrni
This record describes Ponana dohrni (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | The narrow head and broad pronotum cause this species to resemble superficially, Texananus majestus (Osb.). The color is similar to punctipennis Stal. [ Ponana curiata ] Vertex short, broadly rounded, about twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum strongly, angularly produced on humeral angles, conspicuously wider than head. Dull brownish yellow; a black spot behind each eye on base of vertex, one behind each of these on anterior portion of pronotum, and a spot behind each eye on pronotum; brown. Disc and posterior portion of vertex marked with fine brownish punctures. |
| Elytra | Elytra pale marked with small brown spots and a few ramose pigment lines. - DeLong, 1942 This species morphologically resembles a mix between P. rubida and P. puncticollis . Records of this Mexican species from the U.S. should be scrutinized. |
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
western U.S.; Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ponana dohrni (Stal, 1864)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ponana dohrni. 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 dohrni (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Ponana dohrni
What is Ponana dohrni?
Ponana dohrni is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ponana dohrni?
♂ 8mm, ♀ 9mm
How do you identify Ponana dohrni?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | The narrow head and broad pronotum cause this species to resemble superficially, Texananus majestus (Osb.). The color is similar to punctipennis Stal. [ Ponana curiata ] Vertex short, broadly rounded, about twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum strongly, angularly produced on humeral angles, conspicuously wider than head. Dull brownish yellow; a black spot behind each eye on base of vertex, one behind each of these on anterior portion of pronotum, and a spot behind each eye on pronotum; brown. Disc and posterior portion of vertex marked with fine brownish punctures. |
| Elytra | Elytra pale marked with small brown spots and a few ramose pigment lines. - DeLong, 1942 |
Where is Ponana dohrni found?
Range: western U.S.; Mexico