Erythroneura acuticephala

Robinson, 1924

Erythroneura acuticephala is a of microleafhopper in the Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. It belongs to the Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers, many of which are associated with woody plants. The species epithet 'acuticephala' refers to its pointed shape. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect that inhabits deciduous forest and woodland edge .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Erythroneura acuticephala: /ˌɛrɪθroʊˈnʊrə əˌkjuːtɪˈsɛfələ/

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Distribution

Recorded from New Hampshire, Ohio, and Virginia in the eastern United States. Distribution records are sparse, with only 56 observations documented on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.

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