Prairiana subta
This record describes Prairiana subta (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | A short, broad species with short elytra. Vertex broad, well-produced, and more than half as long at middle as basal width between the eyes. Vertex almost as large as pronotum. |
| Elytra | Elytra short, half as broad as long. Tip of abdomen usually exposed. Dull yellow to pale brown with brown punctate spots on posterior border of pronotum. |
| Elytra | Elytra pale with rows of very fine brown punctures which usually parallel the veins. (DeLong 1942) one of very few brachypterous Gyponini. |
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
SD to AZ‒TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Prairiana subta (Ball 1920)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Prairiana subta. 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 subta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Kittelberger; Additional contributions by v belov , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Prairiana subta
What is Prairiana subta?
Prairiana subta is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Prairiana subta?
♂ 5 mm, ♀ 6 mm
How do you identify Prairiana subta?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | A short, broad species with short elytra. Vertex broad, well-produced, and more than half as long at middle as basal width between the eyes. Vertex almost as large as pronotum. |
| Elytra | Elytra short, half as broad as long. Tip of abdomen usually exposed. Dull yellow to pale brown with brown punctate spots on posterior border of pronotum. |
| Elytra | Elytra pale with rows of very fine brown punctures which usually parallel the veins. (DeLong 1942) |
Where is Prairiana subta found?
Range: SD to AZ‒TX