Erythroneura nudata
McAtee, 1920
Erythroneura nudata is a of leafhopper in the Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1920. Like other members of the Erythroneura, it belongs to a group commonly known as microleafhoppers or grape leafhoppers, many of which are associated with woody plants. The species is part of a diverse North American fauna of Typhlocybinae that feed on plant sap. Specific biological details for E. nudata remain poorly documented compared to economically important such as E. comes and E. ziczac.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erythroneura nudata: /ˌɛrɪθroʊˈnjʊrə ˈnjuːdeɪtə/
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Identification
Erythroneura nudata can be distinguished from by genitalic characters, particularly male aedeagal and female sternite VII . Externally, Erythroneura typically exhibit distinctive color patterns on the forewings with bands or spots; however, specific diagnostic color patterns for E. nudata are not well characterized in accessible literature. Accurate identification requires examination of cleared genitalia under compound microscopy. The species lacks the bold transverse bands seen in some economically important congeners.
Distribution
Erythroneura nudata has been recorded from Maryland, USA based on specimen data. The full geographic range remains poorly documented, but like other Erythroneura , it likely occurs in eastern North American deciduous forest and woodland where plants are present.
Similar Taxa
- Erythroneura comesSimilar size and general habitus; E. comes is a major vineyard pest with bold wing banding, while E. nudata lacks such distinctive markings and is not documented as a crop pest.
- Erythroneura ziczacBoth are Typhlocybinae with similar body plan; E. ziczac (Virginia creeper leafhopper) has characteristic zigzag wing markings and is associated with grape and Virginia creeper, whereas E. nudata has different genitalia and unmarked or subtly marked wings.
- Erythroneura elegansAnother microleafhopper with banded wings; E. elegans typically shows more pronounced coloration and is more frequently encountered in general collecting, while E. nudata is rarer in collections.