Macrosteles quadrilineatus
- Pronunciation
- /mak-ro-STEEL-s kwah-drih-LIN-ee-a-tus/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Macrosteles quadrilineatus
- Plural
- Macrosteles quadrilineatus
Definition
A species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, known for its distinctive four-lined pattern.
Etymology
From Greek 'macros', meaning 'large', 'steles', meaning 'pillar', and 'quadrilineatus', meaning 'four-lined'.
Example
Macrosteles quadrilineatus is a common pest of various crops, including cereals and vegetables.