Erythroneura

Pronunciation
/eh-RITH-roh-NOO-rah/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Erythroneura
Plural
Erythroneura

Definition

A genus of leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) that are considered major agricultural pests, particularly in grape vineyards.

Etymology

Greek 'erythros' meaning 'red' and 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.

Example

Erythroneura comes, the most abundant species in the northeastern United States, is known as the grape leafhopper.

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