Ponana limbatipennis
This record describes Ponana limbatipennis (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dark-winged species with pale costal margins. Vertex broadly rounded, more than half as long as basal width between eyes. Brownish yellow. Vertex and pronotum usually unmarked. Scutellum smoky. Elytra usually smoky to black, apical half often paler with dark veins, costal margin broadly yellowish. - DeLong, 1942 An uncommon to rare species
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
Midwest and eastern U.S.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ponana limbatipennis. 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 limbatipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Vox Sciurorum , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Ponana limbatipennis
What is Ponana limbatipennis?
Ponana limbatipennis is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ponana limbatipennis?
♂ 8.75mm, ♀ 9.5mm
How do you identify Ponana limbatipennis?
Dark-winged species with pale costal margins. Vertex broadly rounded, more than half as long as basal width between eyes. Brownish yellow. Vertex and pronotum usually unmarked. Scutellum smoky. Elytra usually smoky to black, apical half often paler with dark veins, costal margin broadly yellowish. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Ponana limbatipennis found?
Range: Midwest and eastern U.S.