Eratoneura rubraza
(Robinson, 1924)
Eratoneura rubraza is a leafhopper in the Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae, described by Robinson in 1924. As a member of the Eratoneura, it shares the characteristic brochosome production found in all leafhoppers—specialized nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on the body surface. The species has been recorded from Kansas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eratoneura rubraza: /ˌɛrətoʊˈnʊrə ruˈbrɑːzə/
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Identification
Eratoneura rubraza can be distinguished from other Eratoneura by specific morphological features of the male genitalia, which form the primary basis for species identification in this . Coloration and pattern details specific to E. rubraza are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Kansas, United States. Distribution records are sparse and limited to this single state.
Similar Taxa
- Eratoneura fulleriCongeneric with documented brochosome ; E. fulleri has been observed depositing brochosome clusters on wing edges for distribution and repair of its hydrophobic coating, a behavior likely shared among Eratoneura species.
More Details
Brochosomes in Eratoneura
While brochosome structure and function have been directly documented in Eratoneura fulleri, the Eratoneura as a whole produces these characteristic nanoparticles. Brochosomes in this genus are protein-lipid particles approximately 200–1000 nm in diameter that confer superhydrophobicity (contact angles exceeding 150°) and anti-reflective properties to the .