Prairiana ponderosa longiora
Prairiana longiora
This record describes Prairiana longiora (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling ponderosa in general form and appearance but with a flat foliaceous vertex decidedly longer than in ponderosa. Vertex broad, produced, longitudinally furrowed, a little wider between eyes than median length, as long as pronotum. Pale brown with fine punctate spots on posterior portion of pronotum. A black spot on base of vertex behind each ocellus and a smaller one behind each eye at about half the length of the pronotum. Elytra with a few dark brown spots in a row between the claval veins. - DeLong, 1942 This species was described from a female. Based on morphology, we believe it is highly likely that this is a distinct species, as we will treat it here.
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
TX
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Prairiana longiora. 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 ponderosa longiora (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by TurtleDude , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Prairiana ponderosa longiora
What is Prairiana ponderosa longiora?
Prairiana ponderosa longiora (Prairiana longiora) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Prairiana ponderosa longiora?
12mm
How do you identify Prairiana ponderosa longiora?
Resembling ponderosa in general form and appearance but with a flat foliaceous vertex decidedly longer than in ponderosa. Vertex broad, produced, longitudinally furrowed, a little wider between eyes than median length, as long as pronotum. Pale brown with fine punctate spots on posterior portion of pronotum. A black spot on base of vertex behind each ocellus and a smaller one behind each eye at about half the length of the pronotum. Elytra with a few dark brown spots in a row between the claval veins. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Prairiana ponderosa longiora found?
Range: TX