Rugosana manua
This record describes Rugosana manua (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A broad-headed species, resembling ampliata in form and appearance but smaller and with distinct genitalia. Vertex broadly rounded, more than twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Pale green mottled with white and orange. A round black spot on each side of pronotum at margin of disc. Elytra white, rather heavily mottled with green. - DeLong, 1942 Observations of Gyponana procera have been misidentified and placed here in the past.
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
- Rugosana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southwestern U.S.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Rugosana manua (DeLong, 1942)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Rugosana manua. 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 Rugosana manua (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions About Rugosana manua
What is Rugosana manua?
Rugosana manua is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Rugosana manua?
♂ 9.5mm, ♀ 10mm
How do you identify Rugosana manua?
A broad-headed species, resembling ampliata in form and appearance but smaller and with distinct genitalia. Vertex broadly rounded, more than twice as wide between eyes at base as median length. Pale green mottled with white and orange. A round black spot on each side of pronotum at margin of disc. Elytra white, rather heavily mottled with green. - DeLong, 1942
Where is Rugosana manua found?
Range: southwestern U.S.