Prairiana miliaris
This record describes Prairiana miliaris (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A rather robust species with bluntly produced head. Vertex roundedly, angularly produced more than two-thirds as long at middle as basal width between the eyes. Brownish with four darker spots in a row on anterior portion of pronotum and with numerous brown punctate spots on disc and posterior portion. - DeLong, 1942 Many collection records of the species Prairiana insularis and potentially other Prairiana species have been misidentified as this species throughout the southeastern U.S. While it is unlikely that this species occurs north of Mexico, this page and images of the holotype will remain here in order to mitigate confusion caused by this large change to the online understanding of the species.
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
Mexico, Central America[?]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Prairiana miliaris ( Stål 1864)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Prairiana miliaris. 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 miliaris (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Solomon V. Hendrix
Frequently Asked Questions About Prairiana miliaris
What is Prairiana miliaris?
Prairiana miliaris is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Prairiana miliaris?
10mm
How do you identify Prairiana miliaris?
A rather robust species with bluntly produced head. Vertex roundedly, angularly produced more than two-thirds as long at middle as basal width between the eyes. Brownish with four darker spots in a row on anterior portion of pronotum and with numerous brown punctate spots on disc and posterior portion. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Prairiana miliaris found?
Range: Mexico, Central America[?]