Ponana rubrapuncta
This record describes Ponana rubrapuncta (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male genitalia distinct. Vertex broadly, roundedly produced, more than one-half longer on middle than basal width between eyes. Yellowish; vertex and pronotum rather densely covered with small red spots. Elytra tinged with brown with the three transverse rows of black spots as in citrina , rather evenly covered with small reddish blotches. - 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
FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ponana rubrapuncta DeLong, 1942
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ponana rubrapuncta. 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 rubrapuncta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Ponana rubrapuncta
What is Ponana rubrapuncta?
Ponana rubrapuncta is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ponana rubrapuncta?
7.5-8mm
How do you identify Ponana rubrapuncta?
Male genitalia distinct. Vertex broadly, roundedly produced, more than one-half longer on middle than basal width between eyes. Yellowish; vertex and pronotum rather densely covered with small red spots. Elytra tinged with brown with the three transverse rows of black spots as in citrina , rather evenly covered with small reddish blotches. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Ponana rubrapuncta found?
Range: FL