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Gyponana cana - No Common Name

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Taxonomy
Family: CICADELLIDAESubfamily: IassinaeTribe: GyponiniSubgenus: Gyponana
Taxonomic Author: (Burmeister, 1839)
Identification
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Description: A dark green species with extremely dense, finely reticulated wing venation, so reticulate that the longitudinal veins found on the wings of other Gyponana species are not prominent; the clavus (inner region of the wing) is densely reticulate as well, resulting in a continuous, reticulated wing. The pronotum is dark green, largely uniformly colored with the pronotal bands blending in with the rest of the coloration. The size range for males is 7.5-8.5 mm in length; females are typically 8.5-9.5 mm (female Gyponanas tend to be 1.0 mm longer than males, though some are even longer). (Hamilton 1982)

For images of a specimen and diagrams, see: 3I.

Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Transcontinental, found throughout North America, especially in the East; also reported from Mexico (3I)
Abundance: Previously reported from the state, but unclear from where.
Seasonal Occurrence
Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Has been found near mixed hardwood forest, open woodlands.
Plant Associates: ?
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment: It is imperative to obtain a clear photo and measurements, as well as an underside view to determine sex for any specimens of heavily reticulated Gyponanas. There are four Gyponana species that can be found in the Southeast that have heavily reticulated wing venation: G. cana, G. procera, G. protenta and G. pruinosa (which does not appear to be a valid species anymore). Of these, P. cana is the smallest (males 7.5-8.5 mm) and G. procera is the largest (males 9.5-10.5 mm). Both pruinosa and protenta are similar in size: males of the former tend to be 8.5-9.5 mm long while males of the latter tend to be 9.0-10.0 mm. However, G. pruinosa is a more southern species, found from OK-GA and therefore less likely to show up in North Carolina. Note that females of these species tend to be 1.0 mm longer than the range given for each species. (BG), (Hamilton 1982).

NOTE: Gyponana can be a challenging genus to identify, with many species looking similar to one another and not being able to be identified to species unless [a male is] dissected. Further complicating this situation is that the genus in general is likely overdescribed, with numerous species likely synonymous and needing to be lumped. It is important to take clear photos showing the wing venation, and get measurements and underside photos for size and sex.

Status: Native
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