Hymetta

McAtee, 1919

Species Guides

Hymetta is a of leafhoppers ( Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae) containing approximately five described distributed in North America. These are small, delicate insects commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers" due to their minute size. Members of this genus exhibit colorful wing patterns with streaks and bands. The genus was established by McAtee in 1919. One species, Hymetta balteata, has been documented as a for the Oligosita sanguinea (Trichogrammatidae) in upstate New York.

Hymetta anthisma by (c) Whitney Mattila, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Whitney Mattila. Used under a CC-BY license.

Hymetta anthisma by (c) Bill Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Hymetta trifasciata by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hymetta: /hɪˈmɛtə/

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Distribution

North America

Host Associations

Oligosita sanguinea - Documented for H. balteata in upstate New York

Similar Taxa

ErythroneuraBoth are small, colorful leafhoppers in the tribe Erythroneurini with banded wing patterns; Hymetta may be distinguished by specific wing venation and genitalic features requiring microscopic examination
ErythridulaSimilar size and coloration; both are North American microleafhoppers in the same tribe, often found in similar