Micrutalis
Fowler, 1895
Species Guides
7- Micrutalis calva(Honeylocust Treehopper)
- Micrutalis dorsalis
- Micrutalis flava(Yellow Micrutalis treehopper)
- Micrutalis malleifera(pseudo-curly top treehopper)
- Micrutalis occidentalis
- Micrutalis pallens
- Micrutalis parva
Micrutalis is a of treehoppers in the Membracidae, containing at least 30 described distributed throughout the Americas. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized treehoppers characterized by their distinctive pronotal . Several species have been documented as of plant , including , which transmits Pseudo-Curly Top Virus. The genus exhibits plant associations primarily with herbaceous plants, including species in Solanaceae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micrutalis: /mɪˈkruːtəlɪs/
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Habitat
in this occupy diverse environments across the Americas, from coastal islands to inland regions. Specific preferences vary by species; for example, has been documented on Sapelo Island, Georgia in coastal island environments. Micrutalis calva is restricted to herbaceous plant .
Distribution
The Micrutalis occurs throughout the Americas, with distributed from North America through Central and South America. Documented U.S. records include Vermont and various southern states. Specific distribution records include: Sapelo Island, Georgia for M. malleifera; first U.S. records documented for M. pallens.
Host Associations
- Solanum elaeagnifolium - Silverleaf nightshade; documented for Micrutalis calva
- Physalis walteri - Documented plant for on Sapelo Island, Georgia
- Solanaceae - -level association; several Micrutalis use solanaceous plants as
Ecological Role
Some act as of plant . is a documented vector of Pseudo-Curly Top Virus, a plant pathogen affecting crop plants.
Human Relevance
has economic significance as a of Pseudo-Curly Top Virus, which affects agricultural crops. The virus transmission capability of this has been studied in agricultural contexts.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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- Life-History and Behavioral Studies on Micrutalis malleifera, a Vector of Pseudo-Curly Top Virus1
- Micrutalis pallens Fowler (Hemiptera: Membracidae): First U.S. Records, Host-Plant Association, Description of Male, and Redescription of Female
- Physalis walteri Nutt. (Solanaceae): Host Plant of the Treehopper Micrutalis malleifera Fowler (Hemiptera: Membracidae) on Sapelo Island, Georgia