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Curtara
Curtara is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Gyponini, established by DeLong & Freytag in 1972. Species in this genus produce distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat their exoskeletons. Compared to other leafhopper genera such as Gyponana, Curtara brochosomes appear smoother and more circular in morphology, with less angular pitting. These nanoparticles function in waterproofing and anti-reflective camouflage.
Empoa scripta
Empoa scripta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Empoa, it possesses the distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticle coatings that provide superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties to the exoskeleton and wings. The species has been documented across parts of North America including British Columbia, Idaho, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, and New York.
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 certa
Eratoneura certa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it possesses brochosomes—unique nanoparticles produced by leafhoppers that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on the cuticle and wings. The species was described by Beamer in 1932 and has been recorded from Maryland, New Hampshire, and Ontario.
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 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 lenta
Eratoneura lenta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of its genus, it produces brochosomes—complex nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body and wings. The species was described by Beamer in 1932. As a typhlocybine leafhopper, it belongs to a group known for small size and association with vascular plants.
Eratoneura marilandicae
Eratoneura marilandicae is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ross in 1957. As a member of the genus Eratoneura, it belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects known for producing brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat their bodies and wings. The species has been documented in Maryland and New Hampshire. Like other leafhoppers in this genus, it likely exhibits the characteristic superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties conferred by brochosome coatings.
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.
Graphocephala hieroglyphica atra
Graphocephala hieroglyphica atra is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. Like other members of the genus Graphocephala, it possesses brochosomes—protein-lipid nanoparticles produced in the Malpighian tubules and applied to the body surface using comb-like spines on the hind legs. These brochosomes render the cuticle superhydrophobic and anti-reflective. The subspecies designation 'atra' indicates a dark or black coloration variant of the species G. hieroglyphica. Leafhoppers in this genus are plant feeders that use piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract xylem fluids.
Gyponana elongata
Gyponana elongata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1935. As a member of the genus Gyponana, it produces brochosomes—hollow, soccer ball-shaped nanoparticles that coat its body surface. These brochosomes, measuring approximately 500 nanometers in diameter with angular, geometric surface pits, render the cuticle superhydrophobic and anti-reflective. The species is known from California, with minimal observational records.
Gyponana palma
Gyponana palma is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. Like other members of the genus Gyponana, it produces brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat its body and wings, providing superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties. The species has been documented in scattered records across the eastern and central United States.
Gyponana parallela
Gyponana parallela is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. As a member of the genus Gyponana, it produces brochosomes—complex nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body. The species has been recorded from the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Washington State. Like other leafhoppers, it is a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.