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Erythridula verdana
Erythridula verdana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Erythridula, it is a tiny insect, typically measuring under 5 millimeters in body length. Leafhoppers in this genus are known for their vivid coloration despite their small size, often displaying streaks and bands across their wings. The species was described by Ross and DeLong in 1953.
Erythridula victorialis
Erythridula victorialis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1946. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini within the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group characterized by small size and often colorful patterning. The genus Erythridula comprises numerous microleafhopper species that are frequently encountered in eastern North American habitats. Like other members of its tribe, this species likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Available records indicate limited documentation, with few observations in scientific databases.
Erythridula volucris
Erythridula volucris is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. The species was described by Beamer in 1930. Like other members of its tribe Erythroneurini, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect associated with woody or herbaceous host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Erythridula wysongi
Erythridula wysongi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Ross and DeLong in 1953. The genus Erythridula belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers" due to their diminutive size. Like other members of its tribe, this species likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet "wysongi" presumably honors an individual, though the namesake is not documented in the provided sources.
Erythroneura aclys
Three-banded Leafhopper
Erythroneura aclys is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small, colorful leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers or sharpshooters. Like other members of its genus, E. aclys is associated with woody plants and is active during the growing season in temperate North America. The species is characterized by distinct wing patterning that aids in identification.
Erythroneura acuticephala
Erythroneura acuticephala is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers, many of which are associated with woody plants. The species epithet 'acuticephala' refers to its pointed head shape. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect that inhabits deciduous forest and woodland edge habitats.
Erythroneura anfracta
Erythroneura anfracta is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1929. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers. The species is part of the Typhlocybinae subfamily, which includes many economically important agricultural pests. Like other members of its genus, E. anfracta is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific host plant relationships remain undocumented.
Erythroneura aza
Erythroneura aza is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. It belongs to the large genus Erythroneura, a group commonly known as microleafhoppers or sharpshooters, many of which are associated with woody plants. The species is part of the diverse North American leafhopper fauna, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythroneura bakeri
Erythroneura bakeri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Dmitriev and Dietrich in 2007. It belongs to a genus containing numerous species associated with woody plants, many of which are economically important pests of vineyards and orchards. The specific biology and host associations of E. bakeri remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Erythroneura bidens
Erythroneura bidens is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by McAtee in 1924. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or microleafhoppers. The species has been documented from scattered locations in the eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific host plant relationships remain poorly documented.
Erythroneura bistrata
Two-banded Leafhopper
Erythroneura bistrata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a genus containing numerous species commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers" due to their small size. Members of this genus are known for their often vivid coloration with streaks and bands across their wings. The specific epithet "bistrata" refers to the two-banded appearance. Like other Erythroneura species, it is likely associated with woody plants and may be encountered in late season when leafhoppers are abundant.
Erythroneura browni
Erythroneura browni is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Dmitriev and Dietrich in 2007. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as "microleafhoppers" due to their minute size. Like other members of this genus, E. browni likely exhibits the colorful wing patterns characteristic of Erythroneura species. The species is known from New Hampshire based on distribution records.
Erythroneura caetra
Erythroneura caetra is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1924. As a member of the genus Erythroneura, it belongs to a diverse group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers." The species is part of the Erythroneurini tribe, which includes numerous economically significant vineyard and agricultural pests. Specific biological and ecological details for E. caetra remain poorly documented in the scientific literature, with most information inferred from genus-level characteristics.
Erythroneura cancellata
Erythroneura cancellata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to a genus containing numerous economically important grape-feeding species. Like congeners in Erythroneura, it likely exhibits the small, colorful, and agile characteristics typical of microleafhoppers. The species name 'cancellata' refers to a latticed or grid-like pattern, suggesting distinctive wing markings. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Maryland, USA.
Erythroneura carinata
Erythroneura carinata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Dmitriev and Dietrich in 2007. It belongs to the diverse genus Erythroneura, which contains numerous species commonly known as grape leafhoppers and related microleafhoppers. Many Erythroneura species are economically significant pests of vineyards and orchards, though specific information on E. carinata's biology and pest status remains limited in the available literature.
Erythroneura coloradensis
Erythroneura coloradensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, first described by Gillette in 1892. The genus Erythroneura comprises numerous small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers," many of which are associated with woody plants. Species in this genus are frequently encountered in late autumn on sun-warmed surfaces. Specific biological details for E. coloradensis remain poorly documented in available literature, though congeners are known to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the central and western United States.
Erythroneura corni
Erythroneura corni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a large genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. The species was described by Robinson in 1924. Very little specific ecological or biological information has been documented for this particular species.
Erythroneura cymbium
Erythroneura cymbium is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as "microleafhoppers." Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with feeding on plant sap, though specific host plant associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented in published literature. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Erythroneura delicata
Erythroneura delicata is a microleafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, first described by McAtee in 1920. The species belongs to a diverse genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly associated with woody plants. Like congeners, it is likely a phloem-feeding herbivore with host plant associations typical of the Erythroneurini tribe. The species has been documented from the eastern United States based on museum and observational records.
Erythroneura elegans
Erythroneura elegans is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini within the subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species has been documented in several North American states and provinces. Its eggs are known to be parasitized by the fairyfly Anagrus epos, a member of the family Mymaridae.
Erythroneura fraxa
Fraxa Leafhopper
Erythroneura fraxa is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small, colorful leafhoppers commonly found in North America. Members of this genus are known for their striking wing patterns with bands and streaks of color. The species has been documented in Kansas based on distribution records. Like other Erythroneura species, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythroneura infuscata
Leafhopper
Erythroneura infuscata is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Adults measure 2.8-3.0 mm in length and exhibit distinctive dark coloration with contrasting pale and red markings. The species is primarily black with small pale spots on the wings and body, a prominent white patch on the costal margin of each wing followed by a red mark, and whitish legs and face. It inhabits mixed hardwood forests and is attracted to light at night. The species is known from several eastern and central U.S. states.
Erythroneura integra
Erythroneura integra is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of microleafhoppers commonly known as grape leafhoppers. The species is part of the Typhlocybinae subfamily, which contains many economically important agricultural pests. Like other members of its genus, E. integra is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host associations and economic impact have not been extensively documented in the available literature.
Erythroneura nudata
Erythroneura nudata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1920. Like other members of the genus Erythroneura, it belongs to a group commonly known as microleafhoppers or grape leafhoppers, many of which are associated with woody plants. The species is part of a diverse North American fauna of Typhlocybinae that feed on plant sap. Specific biological details for E. nudata remain poorly documented compared to economically important congeners such as E. comes and E. ziczac.
Erythroneura octonotata
eight-spotted leafhopper
Erythroneura octonotata, commonly known as the eight-spotted leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini. The species was described by Walsh in 1862. Like other members of the genus Erythroneura, it is likely associated with woody plants and may be a minor pest in certain agricultural settings, though specific ecological details for this species are limited in available literature.
Erythroneura palimpsesta
Erythroneura palimpsesta is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by McAtee in 1924. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly found in North America. Members of this genus are frequently encountered on vegetation during late summer and autumn, often displaying colorful wing patterns despite their diminutive size.
Erythroneura prima
Erythroneura prima is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beamer in 1938. It belongs to the large genus Erythroneura, which contains numerous species commonly known as grape leafhoppers due to their association with Vitaceae hosts. The species is documented from northeastern North America. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythroneura prosata
Erythroneura prosata is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to the diverse genus Erythroneura, which contains numerous species commonly known as grape leafhoppers and related microleafhoppers found in North America. Members of this genus are typically small, colorful insects with distinctive wing patterns. The species was described by Johnson in 1935. Like other Erythroneura species, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythroneura reflecta
Erythroneura reflecta is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, native to the Eastern United States. It is most frequently encountered in Illinois and Ohio. The species is associated with several woody host plants including wild grapes (Vitis riparia), Prunus fruit trees, and Aesculus trees and shrubs. Adults are noted for their variable and often vivid coloration.
Erythroneura rosa
rose leafhopper
Erythroneura rosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. It belongs to the large genus Erythroneura, which contains numerous species commonly known as grape leafhoppers and their relatives. Like other members of this genus, E. rosa is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded across central and eastern North America.
Erythroneura rubrella
Erythroneura rubrella is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers due to their minute size. The species is part of the Typhlocybinae subfamily, 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.
Erythroneura tacita
Erythroneura tacita is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1938. The genus Erythroneura comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as "microleafhoppers." Members of this genus are frequently associated with woody plants and are known for their distinctive wing patterns. E. tacita is one of many congeners in a taxonomically complex group where species identification relies heavily on male genitalia and wing venation characters. The species appears to be rarely recorded, with minimal observational data available in public databases.
Erythroneura triapitsyni
Erythroneura triapitsyni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Dmitriev and Dietrich in 2007. The species is named in honor of entomologist Sergei V. Triapitsyn, recognized for his extensive contributions to the taxonomy and biology of Mymaridae and other parasitic Hymenoptera. As a member of the genus Erythroneura, it belongs to a diverse group of microleafhoppers commonly known as grape leafhoppers, many of which are associated with woody plants including grapevines.
Erythroneura tricincta
Three-banded Leafhopper
Erythroneura tricincta, commonly known as the Three-banded Leafhopper, is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It is distinguished by three distinct bands across its wings and is frequently observed on fence lines and building exteriors during mild winter periods. The species is known to overwinter as adults and become active on warm days. Like other Erythroneura species, it feeds on plant sap and can be found in association with various host plants, though specific host relationships for this species are less documented than for congeners such as E. comes.
Erythroneura vagabunda
Erythroneura vagabunda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Knull in 1945. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of microleafhoppers commonly found in North America. The specific epithet "vagabunda" suggests a wandering or dispersive habit, though detailed biological studies of this particular species appear limited in the available literature. Like other members of Erythroneura, it is likely associated with woody vegetation and feeds on plant sap.
Erythroneura vitifex
Vine Leafhopper
Erythroneura vitifex is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Vine Leafhopper. It belongs to the diverse genus Erythroneura, which includes numerous species associated with grapevines and other plants. Like other members of its genus, it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was described by Fitch in 1856 and is documented from several central and eastern U.S. states.
Erythroneurini
Erythroneurini is a diverse tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, comprising over 180 genera. The tribe has been extensively studied in the New World and southwestern China, with major taxonomic revisions published for genera including Erythroneura, Erasmoneura, Zyginama, Eratoneura, and Erythridula. Species within this tribe exhibit complex synonymies and are associated with woody deciduous vegetation.
Eulonus
Eulonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by Oman in 1949. It belongs to the tribe Athysanini and subtribe Cochlorhinina. As a member of the leafhopper family, species in this genus are presumed to be phloem-feeding insects associated with vascular plants. The genus appears to be poorly documented in public sources, with no species-level observations recorded in major biodiversity platforms.
Eupterella
Eupterella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by DeLong & Ruppel in 1950. It belongs to the tribe Typhlocybini and subtribe Typhlocybina. The genus is poorly documented with minimal available information on its species diversity and biology.
Eupteryx atropunctata
Eupteryx atropunctata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a small, plant-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract nutrients from host plants. Like other members of the genus Eupteryx, it is associated with herbaceous and woody plants. The species was described by Goeze in 1778 and is currently accepted as valid, though it was previously listed as a synonym in some sources. It occurs in parts of Europe and Asia, with distribution records from Russia and Ukraine.
Eupteryx vittata
Eupteryx vittata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a small sap-feeding insect found in the Palearctic region. Like other members of the genus Eupteryx, it is associated with herbaceous vegetation and has been recorded from various locations across Russia and Ukraine.
Eusama
Eusama is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Platymetopiini, established by Oman in 1949. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Deltocephalinae subfamily, one of the largest groups within leafhoppers. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published biological information and few documented observations.
Eusama amanda
Eusama amanda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is part of a genus whose members are associated with grassland and prairie habitats. Records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Euscelidius schenckii
Euscelidius schenckii is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Kirschbaum in 1868. It belongs to the genus Euscelidius, which includes several economically significant species that vector plant pathogens. The species has been recorded across parts of Europe and Asia, with limited observation data available.
Euscelidius variegatus
leafhopper
Euscelidius variegatus is a multivoltine, polyphagous leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, widespread across Europe and North America. It serves as a natural vector of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (chrysanthemum yellows strain) and as a laboratory vector for Flavescence dorée phytoplasma and the X-disease phytoplasma affecting cherry production. The species has become a model organism for studying phytoplasma-vector interactions due to its ease of laboratory rearing compared to natural vectors like Scaphoideus titanus. Development from egg to adult occurs in approximately 35 days under controlled conditions, with adult longevity averaging 52 days.
Eutettix
Eutettix is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae. Species within this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The 'sp-md' designation indicates an unspecified species, likely a morphospecies or voucher designation used in ecological or biodiversity studies where formal identification was not completed. Leafhoppers in this genus are commonly encountered in grassland and agricultural habitats.
Eutettix aequalis
Eutettix aequalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. First described by Hepner in 1942, this species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases including GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. The genus Eutettix belongs to the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America. Records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States including Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
Eutettix borealis
Eutettix borealis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. The species is known from limited distribution records in the northeastern United States. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers whose biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Eutettix discolor
Eutettix discolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. The species belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Kansas and New Mexico. As with many leafhopper species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in available sources.
Eutettix luridus
Eutettix luridus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. First described by Van Duzee in 1890, this species has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern and central United States including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, and Michigan. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations remain undocumented in the available literature.