Ponana sparsa
This record describes Ponana sparsa (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling citrina in color and general appearance but with each branch of aedeagus forked. Vertex broadly rounded, twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Yellowish green, with indication of the transverse rows of black spots on elytra. (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 sparsa (DeLong, 1942)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ponana sparsa. 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 sparsa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Ponana sparsa
What is Ponana sparsa?
Ponana sparsa is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ponana sparsa?
♂ 7.5mm, ♀ 8.5mm
How do you identify Ponana sparsa?
Resembling citrina in color and general appearance but with each branch of aedeagus forked. Vertex broadly rounded, twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Yellowish green, with indication of the transverse rows of black spots on elytra. (DeLong, 1942)
Where is Ponana sparsa found?
Range: FL