Erythroneura fraxa
Robinson, 1924
Fraxa Leafhopper
Erythroneura fraxa is a of microleafhopper in the Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. It belongs to the Erythroneura, a diverse group of small, colorful leafhoppers commonly found in North America. Members of this genus are known for their striking wing patterns with bands and streaks of color. The species has been documented in Kansas based on distribution records. Like other Erythroneura species, it likely feeds on plant sap using .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erythroneura fraxa: /ɛˌrɪθroʊˈnʊərə ˈfræk.sə/
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Distribution
Kansas, United States (based on GBIF and iNaturalist records).
Similar Taxa
- Erythroneura comesSimilar size, coloration, and wing patterning; both are grape-feeding leafhoppers in the same , requiring microscopic examination for definitive separation
- Erythroneura elegansShares the colorful banded wing pattern and small stature typical of the ; distinguished by specific wing marking details and preferences
- Erythroneura calyculaAnother microleafhopper with comparable and coloration; identification relies on subtle differences in wing venation and pattern