Erythroneurini
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Alnetoidia alneti
A small leafhopper in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, Alnetoidia alneti exhibits documented morphological variation associated with different host plants. It is considered polyphagous, feeding on multiple plant species rather than being restricted to a single host. The species has been studied using multivariate morphometric approaches to quantify host-associated phenotypic plasticity or local adaptation. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a diverse group of leafhoppers commonly found in the Palearctic region.
Ellescina
Ellescina is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Species in this genus are small, delicate insects associated with vegetation. The genus is part of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, one of the largest groups of typhlocybine leafhoppers.
Erasmoneura
Erasmoneura is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae containing approximately 14 described species, most of which are native to North America. The genus includes E. vulnerata, a significant grapevine pest that has become invasive in Europe. Erasmoneura species are associated with Vitaceae host plants, with documented feeding on grapevines (Vitis spp.) and Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus spp.). The genus is characterized by small size, typical of the Typhlocybinae subfamily, and members use vibrational communication for mating.
Erasmoneura atra
Erasmoneura atra is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Johnson in 1935. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters. The species is known from the northeastern United States, with records from Maryland and New Hampshire.
Erasmoneura nigra
Erasmoneura nigra is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Gillette in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini, a group known for their small size and association with plant feeding. Distribution records indicate occurrence in northeastern and north-central North America.
Erasmoneura rubricata
Erasmoneura rubricata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1909. Members of this genus are small, delicate leafhoppers characterized by distinctive color patterns. The specific epithet "rubricata" suggests reddish coloration.
Eratoneura
Eratoneura is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Young in 1952. The genus contains at least 190 described species, placing it among the more species-rich genera within the subfamily Typhlocybinae. Members of this genus, like other leafhoppers, produce brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat their bodies for waterproofing and anti-reflective protection. Eratoneura fulleri has been specifically documented depositing brochosome clusters on wing edges for redistribution or repair of its protective coating.
Eratoneura abjecta
Eratoneura abjecta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1931. As a member of the genus Eratoneura, it possesses the distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticle coatings that confer superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties to the cuticle. The species has been documented in New Hampshire. Like other typhlocybine leafhoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant vascular tissues.
Eratoneura acantha
Eratoneura acantha is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ross and DeLong in 1950. Like other members of its genus, it possesses brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat the exoskeleton and wings, providing superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties. The species is recorded from Maryland and New Hampshire in the northeastern United States.
Eratoneura adunca
Eratoneura adunca is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was first described by Beamer in 1932. Like other members of its genus, it produces and coats itself in brochosomes—nanoparticles that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties to its exoskeleton and wings.
Eratoneura affinis
Eratoneura affinis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fitch in 1851. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a diverse group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The species has been recorded across parts of North America including the northern United States and southern Canada.
Eratoneura ardens
Eratoneura ardens is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers known for their association with plant feeding and distinctive wing venation patterns. The species is recorded from several eastern and central U.S. states.
Eratoneura beeri
Eratoneura beeri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it produces brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that coat the body and wings, conferring superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties. The species was described by Hepner in 1972. Specific ecological details for E. beeri remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Eratoneura bella
Eratoneura bella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. As a member of the Typhlocybinae subfamily, it belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects known for their specialized mouthparts and, in many species, production of brochosomes—nanoparticles that create water-repellent and anti-reflective coatings. The genus Eratoneura is part of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, which contains numerous Nearctic leafhopper species.
Eratoneura bifida
Eratoneura bifida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1931. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it produces brochosomes—nanoparticle secretions that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body and wings. The species has been documented in the United States, with iNaturalist observations primarily from the eastern and central regions.
Eratoneura carmini
Eratoneura carmini is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it produces brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that provide a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its exoskeleton and wings. The species has been recorded across multiple North American regions including the southwestern United States and parts of Canada.
Eratoneura emquu
Eratoneura emquu is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Ross and DeLong in 1953. Like other members of its genus, it is a small plant-feeding insect that produces brochosomes—unique nanoparticles that coat its body surface. The species has been documented in several eastern U.S. states including Florida, Maine, Mississippi, and New Hampshire. Very few direct observations of this species have been recorded.
Eratoneura externa
Eratoneura externa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus Eratoneura belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. Like other members of the genus, E. externa is likely a phloem-feeding insect associated with woody plants. The species was described by Beamer in 1931. Very few specific details about this particular species are documented in the available literature.
Eratoneura forfex
A small leafhopper species in the subfamily Typhlocybinae. As a member of genus Eratoneura, it likely produces brochosomes—protein-lipid nanoparticles that coat the body and wings, conferring superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties. The species was described by Beamer in 1932.
Eratoneura hymac
Eratoneura hymac is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. As a member of the subfamily Typhlocybinae, it is a small plant-feeding insect that produces brochosomes—hollow, soccer ball-shaped nanoparticles that coat its body for waterproofing and anti-reflective protection. The species has been documented in research on brochosome distribution and wettability properties.
Eratoneura hymettana
Eratoneura hymettana is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Knull in 1949. As a member of the subfamily Typhlocybinae, it shares the characteristic brochosomes—nanoparticle coatings that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties—found throughout the family. The species belongs to a genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Eratoneura inepta
Eratoneura inepta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1932. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it produces brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that form a hydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body and wings. The species has been documented in research on brochosome distribution and wing wettability.
Eratoneura ligata
Eratoneura ligata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini. Like other members of its genus, it produces brochosomes—nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body. The species has been documented in northeastern North America with observations from the District of Columbia, New Hampshire, Ohio, Québec, and Vermont.
Eratoneura lusoria
Eratoneura lusoria is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it produces brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body and wings. These microscopic structures are formed in the Malpighian tubules and distributed across the cuticle using comb-like spines on the hind legs. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1924.
Eratoneura macra
Sandy Stream Leafhopper
Eratoneura macra is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1932. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini within the subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other leafhoppers in the genus Eratoneura, this species produces brochosomes—nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on the exoskeleton. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
Eratoneura micheneri
Eratoneura micheneri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it produces brochosomes—hollow, soccer ball-shaped nanoparticles that coat its body and wings, creating a superhydrophobic and anti-reflective surface. The species has been documented in 55 iNaturalist observations. Brochosomes are formed in the Malpighian tubules and distributed using comb-like spines on the hind legs.
Eratoneura noncuspidis
A species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of its genus, it produces brochosomes—hollow, soccer ball-shaped nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body and wings. The species was described by Beamer in 1931.
Eratoneura opulenta
Eratoneura opulenta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1932. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, this species produces brochosomes—complex nanoparticles that coat the body surface, rendering it superhydrophobic and anti-reflective. The species has been documented in scientific literature regarding brochosome distribution patterns on its wings.
Eratoneura osborni
Eratoneura osborni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it is a small plant-feeding insect. The species was described by DeLong in 1916. It has been documented in the eastern United States, with records from Maryland, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Virginia. As a typhlocybine leafhopper, it likely possesses the characteristic brochosomes—nanoparticle coatings that provide hydrophobic and anti-reflective properties to the exoskeleton.
Eratoneura parallela
Eratoneura parallela is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1924. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it is a small, plant-feeding insect. The species has been recorded in the northeastern United States, specifically in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. As a typhlocybine leafhopper, it likely shares characteristics with congeners including the production of brochosomes—microscopic, hydrophobic proteinaceous spheres that coat the cuticle.
Eratoneura parva
Eratoneura parva is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of its genus, it produces brochosomes—complex nanoparticles that coat the body and wings, providing superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties. The species was described by Beamer in 1932 and belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects that have become subjects of biomaterials research due to their unique surface coatings.
Eratoneura stoveri
Eratoneura stoveri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. As a member of the genus Eratoneura, it shares with other leafhoppers the distinctive trait of producing brochosomes—nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on the body and wings. The species was described by Ross and DeLong in 1950. Like other Eratoneura species, it is a plant-feeding insect in the order Hemiptera.
Eratoneura unica
Eratoneura unica is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of its genus, it possesses brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles produced in the Malpighian tubules and distributed across the cuticle using comb-like hind leg spines. These structures render the exoskeleton superhydrophobic and anti-reflective. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States.
Erythridula acicularis
Erythridula acicularis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is one of numerous small, colorful leafhopper species in the genus Erythridula, which are commonly referred to as 'microleafhoppers.' The species was described by Beamer in 1932. Like other members of its tribe Erythroneurini, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific host records for this species appear limited in published literature.
Erythridula amabilis
Erythridula amabilis is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1924. It belongs to the diverse tribe Erythroneurini, which contains many colorful microleafhoppers. The species is documented from limited observations, primarily in the southwestern United States.
Erythridula auteni
Erythridula auteni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Johnson in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini within the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group characterized by small size and often vivid coloration. The genus Erythridula comprises numerous microleafhopper species that are frequently encountered in North American habitats, though individual species can be challenging to distinguish without microscopic examination. Available records for this species are sparse, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.
Erythridula bitincta
Erythridula bitincta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. The species was described by McAtee in 1926. Records indicate it occurs in northeastern North America, including parts of Canada and the northern United States.
Erythridula brundusa
Erythridula brundusa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. Like other members of the genus Erythridula and tribe Erythroneurini, it belongs to a diverse group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. These insects feed on plant sap and are frequently encountered on vegetation, though specific details about this particular species remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Erythridula clavata
Erythridula clavata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by DeLong in 1916. Very little is known about its biology or ecology. Available records indicate it has been observed in Tennessee.
Erythridula diffisa
Erythridula diffisa 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' due to their diminutive size. Like other members of the tribe Erythroneurini, this species feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus Erythridula is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America, with species often identified by subtle morphological features requiring microscopic examination.
Erythridula divisa
Erythridula divisa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a small, plant-feeding insect typical of the microleafhopper guild. The genus Erythridula belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a diverse group of diminutive leafhoppers often characterized by colorful markings on their wings and body. Like other members of its subfamily, this species feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythridula electa
Erythridula electa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by McAtee in 1920. The species belongs to a diverse genus of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. Like other members of its tribe Erythroneurini, it is likely a plant sap-feeder, though specific host plant associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented.
Erythridula frisoni
Erythridula frisoni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a member of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, which contains many small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as 'microleafhoppers.' Like other members of its genus, this species likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was described by Ross and DeLong in 1953.
Erythridula ohioensis
Erythridula ohioensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1945. The genus Erythridula belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. Observations of this species are sparse, with records from Ohio and New Hampshire. Like other members of its tribe, it is likely a plant sap feeder, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Erythridula plena
Erythridula plena is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, first described by Beamer in 1930. Like other members of its tribe Erythroneurini, it is a small, plant-feeding insect. The species has been documented across a scattered distribution in North America, including records from British Columbia to the northeastern United States.
Erythridula praecisa
A small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, Erythridula praecisa is a member of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe. The genus Erythridula contains numerous tiny, often colorful leafhopper species that are frequently encountered in temperate North America. This species is part of a group of microleafhoppers that are active late in the season and can be found on vegetation into autumn. Like other members of its tribe, it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
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 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 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 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.