Erythroneura rubrella

McAtee, 1920

Erythroneura rubrella is a of microleafhopper in the Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers due to their minute size. The species is part of the Typhlocybinae , which contains many economically important vineyard and agricultural pests. Like other members of its genus, E. rubrella is likely associated with woody plants and may feed on phloem sap. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada.

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How to pronounce Erythroneura rubrella: /ɛˌrɪθroʊˈnʊərə ruːˈbrɛlə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Québec, and Virginia in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.

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Taxonomic context

Erythroneura rubrella is one of numerous in the Erythroneura, which is characterized by small size (typically 2-4 mm), often colorful markings on the wings, and association with deciduous trees and shrubs. The genus is particularly diverse in North America and contains several species that are significant pests of grapevines, though E. rubrella itself is not documented as a major agricultural pest.

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