Prairiana orizaba rolenta
Prairiana rolenta
This record describes Prairiana rolenta (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling orizaba in form and general appearance but with produced vertex more convexly rounded on lateral margins and more elevated on median line. Vertex strongly produced, sides convexly rounded, about one-fifth wider between eyes at base than median length, almost as long as pronotum. Pale brownish without conspicuous or definite markings. - DeLong, 1942 This variant 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 rolenta. 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 rolenta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Kittelberger; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Prairiana orizaba rolenta
What is Prairiana orizaba rolenta?
Prairiana orizaba rolenta (Prairiana rolenta) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Prairiana orizaba rolenta?
10mm
How do you identify Prairiana orizaba rolenta?
Resembling orizaba in form and general appearance but with produced vertex more convexly rounded on lateral margins and more elevated on median line. Vertex strongly produced, sides convexly rounded, about one-fifth wider between eyes at base than median length, almost as long as pronotum. Pale brownish without conspicuous or definite markings. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Prairiana orizaba rolenta found?
Range: TX