Atymna

Stål, 1867

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Atymna is a of treehoppers in the Membracidae, first described by Stål in 1867. The genus comprises at least ten recognized distributed primarily in North America. Members of this genus are characterized by their enlarged pronotum, a defining feature of treehoppers that extends over the body. Several species have been documented feeding on oaks and other woody plants.

Atymna querci by (c) Nick Block, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Block. Used under a CC-BY license.

Atymna emarginata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Atymna reticulata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atymna: /əˈtɪmnə/

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Distribution

North America; documented from the United States and Canada based on occurrence records.

Host Associations

Quercus - food plantAtymna querci and Atymna castaneae are named for oak associations; other have been recorded from various woody plants.

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Species Diversity

The includes ten described : A. atromarginata, A. castaneae, A. distincta, A. gigantea, A. helena, A. inornata, A. pilosa, A. querci, A. reticulata, and A. simplex. Several species were transferred from other genera, reflecting historical taxonomic revisions in Membracidae.