Evacanthinae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Evacanthinae: /ˌɛvəˈkænθɪniː/

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Summary

Evacanthinae is a subfamily within the family Cicadellidae, encompassing a range of leafhopper species distributed globally except for Antarctica. It includes five tribes, each varying in distribution and characteristics.

Physical Characteristics

Members of Evacanthinae typically have a yellowish to greyish coloration, which is somewhat dull in appearance.

Identification Tips

Species can be identified by their distinctive coloration and morphology specific to each tribe, particularly in the Balbillini and Nirvanini tribes.

Habitat

Evacanthinae inhabit various environments, often associated with the plant life they feed on, typical of leafhopper species.

Distribution

Members of Evacanthinae are found worldwide and are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Diet

As leafhoppers, members of Evacanthinae primarily feed on plant sap using their piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Life Cycle

Details on the life cycle are not specified, but like many hemipterans, they likely undergo straightforward metamorphosis from egg to nymph to adult.

Reproduction

Specific reproductive methods are not discussed, but generally, leafhoppers lay eggs on or in plant tissue.

Predators

Predation data is not specifically mentioned for Evacanthinae, but common predators of leafhoppers include birds and other insectivorous animals.

Ecosystem Role

As primary herbivores, leafhoppers play essential roles in their ecosystems as both herbivores and prey for a variety of predators.

Evolution

Evacanthinae is a modern subfamily that includes tribes previously considered subfamilies, and its relationships are studied in contemporary phylogenetic literature.

Similar Taxa

• Bathysmatophorinae
• Cicadellinae

Tags

• Evacanthinae
• Cicadellidae
• leafhoppers
• hemiptera