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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 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 mira
Eratoneura mira is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1932. Like other leafhoppers in this genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States. Leafhoppers in this family are known for producing brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat their bodies for waterproofing and anti-reflective properties.
Eratoneura mirifica
Eratoneura mirifica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is one of many species within the genus Eratoneura, a group of small plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. The species was described by Beamer in 1932. Like other members of its genus, it produces brochosomes—nanoparticles that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties to its exoskeleton.
Eratoneura morgani
Eratoneura morgani is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1916. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or typhlocybine leafhoppers. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it possesses brochosomes—specialized nanoparticles that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties to its cuticle.
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 restricta
Eratoneura restricta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Eratoneura, it produces brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat the body and wings to create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective surface. The species was described by Beamer in 1932. Very few specific biological details have been published for this species; most knowledge of its biology is inferred from genus-level or family-level traits.
Eratoneura rotunda
Eratoneura rotunda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1931. As a member of the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini, it belongs to a diverse group of small, plant-feeding insects. Like other leafhoppers in its genus, it possesses specialized nanoparticles called brochosomes that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties to its exoskeleton.
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 trivittata
Eratoneura trivittata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of its genus, it possesses brochosomes—nanoparticles that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties to its exoskeleton. The species was described by Robinson in 1924.
Eratoneura ungulata
Eratoneura ungulata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1932. As a member of the subfamily Typhlocybinae, it possesses brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that provide superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties to its exoskeleton and wings. The species has been documented in Illinois and New Hampshire. Like other leafhoppers, it is a plant-feeding insect with specialized adaptations for waterproofing and surface protection.
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.
Errastunus
Errastunus is a genus of grass-feeding leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Paralimnini. The genus contains species distributed across Europe and North America, with two distinct species recognized in the Nearctic region: the native E. sobrinus and E. ocellaris, which includes both native northwestern populations and adventive eastern populations introduced from Europe. These species are readily distinguishable by male genitalia and female sternite morphology, though mitochondrial introgression between them has been documented. The genus was established by Ribaut in 1946.
Errastunus ocellaris
Errastunus ocellaris is a grass-feeding leafhopper in the tribe Paralimnini, widespread across the Palearctic region and present in North America with both native and adventive populations. In the Nearctic region, the species occurs as native populations in northwestern North America (Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia) and as adventive populations in eastern North America, where it has undergone documented range expansion from the Great Lakes region eastward since the 1960s. Molecular data confirm it as a distinct species from the native North American E. sobrinus, with which it shows evidence of mitochondrial introgression in some specimens.
Errhomus brevis
Errhomus brevis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The species is recorded from Washington state in the northwestern United States. Like other leafhoppers, it is a member of the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids.
Errhomus brevis brevis
Errhomus brevis brevis is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Washington state.
Errhomus josephi
Errhomus josephi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, with records from Oregon and Washington. As with many leafhopper species, detailed biological information remains limited in available literature.
Errhomus lineatus
Errhomus lineatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. Distribution records indicate this species occurs in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, including British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. As with other leafhoppers, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Errhomus lineatus cordatus
Errhomus lineatus cordatus is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton and Zack in 1999. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. This subspecies is part of a group of leafhoppers distributed across western North America, with records from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Errhomus lineatus idahoensis
Errhomus lineatus idahoensis is a subspecies of leafhopper described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Errhomeninae, a group of small, often inconspicuous planthoppers and leafhoppers. The subspecies is distributed in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with records from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, and British Columbia. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Errhomus medialis
Errhomus medialis is a leafhopper species described by Oman in 1987. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Errhomus similis. The species was originally described from Oregon, which remains its only documented locality. As a member of the subfamily Errhomeninae, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by particular wing venation patterns and genitalia structures.
Errhomus paradoxus
Errhomus paradoxus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Errhomeninae, described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the tribe Bathysmatophorini, a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species is known from limited collection records in Washington state. As with many members of the genus Errhomus, detailed biological information remains scarce.
Errhomus praedictus
Errhomus praedictus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton & Zack in 1999. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae, a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species is known from Washington State in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. As a member of the Membracoidea superfamily, it shares the piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of Hemiptera.
Errhomus reflexus
Errhomus reflexus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers often associated with coniferous and deciduous forest habitats. The species is known from Washington State in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Errhomus similis
Errhomus similis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Errhomeninae, described by Oman in 1952. It belongs to a genus of small, often inconspicuous leafhoppers associated with woody vegetation. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Errhomus similis sobrinus
Errhomus similis sobrinus is a subspecies of leafhopper described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae (leafhoppers), subfamily Errhomeninae, and tribe Bathysmatophorini. This subspecies is part of a group of Nearctic leafhoppers in the genus Errhomus, which are generally associated with coniferous and mixed forest habitats. The subspecies designation indicates geographic differentiation from the nominate form E. similis similis.
Errhomus similis zonarius
Errhomus similis zonarius is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae, a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features. The subspecies is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America, specifically Oregon and Washington. As with other members of the genus Errhomus, it likely inhabits herbaceous vegetation and feeds on plant sap.
Erronus affinis
Erronus affinis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The genus Erronus is part of a group of leafhoppers characterized by particular morphological features associated with this tribe. Very little specific information is available about the biology, ecology, or distribution of this particular species.
Erronus camensis
Erronus camensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described in 1999 from Montana. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The species is known from limited collection records in the western United States.
Erronus montanus
Erronus montanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae, a group of leafhoppers found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is documented from several western U.S. states including Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Utah.
Erronus rivalis
Erronus rivalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton and Zack in 1999. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae, a group of relatively primitive leafhoppers. The species is known from Montana, where it has been recorded in association with riparian or stream-side habitats, as suggested by its specific epithet 'rivalis' (meaning 'of a brook' or 'rivaling').
Erronus serratus
Erronus serratus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Errhomeninae, described by Oman in 1987. The genus Erronus belongs to the tribe Bathysmatophorini, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers primarily distributed in the Nearctic region. Errhomeninae leafhoppers are generally associated with herbaceous vegetation and are characterized by distinctive genitalia structures used in species identification. E. serratus is one of several species in this genus, with the specific epithet likely referring to serrated features of the male genitalia or body structures.
Erronus variabilis gracilis
Erronus variabilis gracilis is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hamilton and Zack in 1999. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The subspecies epithet "gracilis" (Latin for slender) suggests a more slender morphological form compared to the nominate subspecies. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Erythridula abolla
Erythridula abolla is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small leafhoppers often referred to as "microleafhoppers." The species was described by McAtee in 1920. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a plant-sap feeder, though specific host plant associations remain poorly documented. Observations suggest it occurs in eastern North American deciduous forest and woodland edge habitats.
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 aspera
Erythridula aspera is a small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a diverse genus of microleafhoppers characterized by their diminutive size and often colorful patterning. Records indicate presence in eastern North America including Florida, New Brunswick, and New Hampshire. Like other members of Typhlocybinae, it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
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 cotidiana
Erythridula cotidiana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as "microleafhoppers." The species was described by Beamer in 1930. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant sap and is associated with woody vegetation. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Erythridula crataegi
Erythridula crataegi 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 Johnson in 1935. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Erythridula crevecoeuri
Erythridula crevecoeuri 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 has been documented in scattered locations across the eastern and central United States, with observations from Kansas, New York, North Carolina, and Ohio. Like other members of Typhlocybinae, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythridula cruciformis
Erythridula cruciformis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus Erythridula comprises small leafhoppers commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers," typically measuring under 5 millimeters in body length. These insects are part of the diverse leafhopper fauna found in eastern North America, where they feed on plant sap using their piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species name "cruciformis" likely refers to a cross-shaped marking or pattern on the body or wings.
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.