Erythroneura pontifex
McAtee, 1926
Erythroneura pontifex is a of leafhopper in the Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae. Described by McAtee in 1926, this species belongs to a containing numerous small, colorful leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers. Members of Erythroneura are frequently found on vegetation and are known for their distinctive wing patterns. The specific epithet "pontifex" (Latin for "bridge-builder") reflects taxonomic naming conventions of the era. Like other members of its genus, E. pontifex likely feeds on plant sap using .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erythroneura pontifex: /ˌɛrɪˈθroʊnjʊrə ˈpɒntɪˌfɛks/
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Distribution
North America