Prairiana orizaba
This record describes Prairiana orizaba (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Pale brownish species with angularly produced head and distinct genitalia. Vertex strongly, angularly produced, apex rounded, two-thirds as long at middle as basal width between the eyes. Pale brownish, vertex with a small black spot on posterior margin behind each ocellus. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with a small spot on anterior portion and a larger spot each side on outer margin of disc. Vertex and pronotum with fine brown punctures. |
| Elytra | Elytra with veins indistinct, margined with pale brown. Brown punctures and pigment spots arranged in linear form along or between veins. - 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
AZ-TX-Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Prairiana orizaba (Ball & Reeves, 1927)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Prairiana orizaba. 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 orizaba (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Prairiana orizaba
What is Prairiana orizaba?
Prairiana orizaba is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Prairiana orizaba?
♂ 9mm, ♀ 9.5mm
How do you identify Prairiana orizaba?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Pale brownish species with angularly produced head and distinct genitalia. Vertex strongly, angularly produced, apex rounded, two-thirds as long at middle as basal width between the eyes. Pale brownish, vertex with a small black spot on posterior margin behind each ocellus. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with a small spot on anterior portion and a larger spot each side on outer margin of disc. Vertex and pronotum with fine brown punctures. |
| Elytra | Elytra with veins indistinct, margined with pale brown. Brown punctures and pigment spots arranged in linear form along or between veins. - DeLong, 1942 |
Where is Prairiana orizaba found?
Range: AZ-TX-Mexico