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.