Hymetta kansasensis
Fairbairn, 1928
Hymetta kansasensis is a of leafhopper in the Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae, first described by Fairbairn in 1928. The specific epithet refers to Kansas, indicating the type locality or region of original description. As a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, it belongs to a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. The Hymetta includes species that feed on plant sap and are typically associated with diverse plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hymetta kansasensis: /haɪˈmɛtə ˌkænzəˈsɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Known from Kansas, USA, based on the type locality implied by the specific epithet. Additional distribution records are sparse in the available literature.
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Taxonomic Placement
Hymetta kansasensis is classified in the tribe Erythroneurini within the Typhlocybinae. This tribe includes numerous small leafhopper with intricate wing patterns.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'kansasensis' is a Latinized adjective indicating origin from Kansas, USA, where the was presumably first collected and described.