Herbaceous-host-specialist
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Micrutalis calva
Honeylocust Treehopper
Micrutalis calva is a North American treehopper species in the family Membracidae, commonly known as the Honeylocust Treehopper. It is a polyphagous herbivore that feeds on numerous plant species across diverse families. Unlike many treehoppers that specialize on woody hosts, this species is restricted to herbaceous plants. Nymphs have been specifically observed on Vernonia flowers.