Ponana rubida
This record describes Ponana rubida (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling scarlatina in general appearance but with brown ramose markings on elytra and with distinct male genitalia. Vertex broadly rounded, a little more than half as long on middle as basal width between the eyes. Yellowish washed with brown. Elytra brownish with dark brown pigment markings resembling cross veins. These are more abundant on claval area just back of apex of scutellum. - 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
e. NA (QC-MB) south to...
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ponana rubida (DeLong 1942)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ponana rubida. 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 rubida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Stephen_WV; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Ponana rubida
What is Ponana rubida?
Ponana rubida is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ponana rubida?
9‒9.5mm
How do you identify Ponana rubida?
Resembling scarlatina in general appearance but with brown ramose markings on elytra and with distinct male genitalia. Vertex broadly rounded, a little more than half as long on middle as basal width between the eyes. Yellowish washed with brown. Elytra brownish with dark brown pigment markings resembling cross veins. These are more abundant on claval area just back of apex of scutellum. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Ponana rubida found?
Range: e. NA (QC-MB) south to...