Prairiana fraterna
This record describes Prairiana fraterna (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A large brown species with a short head. Vertex roundedly produced, about half as long on middle as basal width between the eyes. Brownish with a few dark markings. A pair of small black spots on base of vertex. Four pale spots in a row on anterior portion of pronotum. Vertcx and pronotum rather evenly punctate with brown. Veins of elytra margined with narrow brown lines. - 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
- Prairiana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
OK-TX, FL - Map , uncommon
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Prairiana fraterna (Spångberg, 1878)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Prairiana fraterna. 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 Prairiana fraterna (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Prairiana fraterna
What is Prairiana fraterna?
Prairiana fraterna is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Prairiana fraterna?
12.5mm
How do you identify Prairiana fraterna?
A large brown species with a short head. Vertex roundedly produced, about half as long on middle as basal width between the eyes. Brownish with a few dark markings. A pair of small black spots on base of vertex. Four pale spots in a row on anterior portion of pronotum. Vertcx and pronotum rather evenly punctate with brown. Veins of elytra margined with narrow brown lines. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Prairiana fraterna found?
Range: OK-TX, FL - Map , uncommon