Gyponana

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gyponana: //dʒɪˈpoʊnəˌnə//

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Summary

Gyponana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, mainly found in North America with at least 90 described species. It is distinguished from its closely related genus Gypona by its broader vertex and specific striations in the pronotum. Identifying species can be challenging due to morphological similarities and the existence of cryptic species. The genus includes several subgenera, with Gyponana containing the majority of its species.

Physical Characteristics

Species are usually green in appearance, sometimes with a blue tint. Some species have fully- and partially-pink forms. Vertex broad, flattened, and with the margin acutely angled with front and foliaceous. Pronotum broad, transverse, striated. Elytra rather long and narrow with many irregular reticulations, especially in the apical portion.

Identification Tips

Females usually do not have distinct pregenital sternites. It is a good practice to take ventral photos of any leafhopper for identification. Very few species are readily identifiable based on external characters. Collecting is crucial for positive identification, as many submissions have been moved to species tentatively in the past. Photo-based IDs without expert input should be avoided unless the species is one of the known exceptions.

Distribution

Found mostly throughout North and South America, particularly diverse in the United States. Potentially introduced to Europe and has been recorded in Borneo.

Collecting Methods

• Manual collection from host plants
• Light traps

Preservation Methods

• Pinned specimens
• Alcohol preservation

Similar Taxa

• Gypona

Tags

• Hemiptera
• Leafhopper
• Gyponana
• Cicadellidae