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Balclutha caldwelli
Balclutha caldwelli is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker in 1967. It is one of several Balclutha species documented in Florida, United States, where it has been subject to molecular analysis through COI barcode sequencing. The genus Balclutha comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers.
Balclutha frontalis
Balclutha frontalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is one of several Balclutha species documented in Florida, United States, where COI barcode data have been generated for phylogenetic studies. The species has been recorded from California and Mediterranean localities including Turkey (Adana, Antalya, Aydin) and Greece (Athens). As a member of the genus Balclutha, it likely shares characteristics with other microleafhoppers in the group, though species-specific ecological details remain limited.
Balclutha impicta
Balclutha impicta is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group commonly referred to as microleafhoppers due to their diminutive size. The species has been documented in scattered locations across the United States including Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassy areas and feeds on plant sap. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Balclutha impunctata
Balclutha impunctata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, characterized by its small size and distinctive wing patterning. The species is part of the genus Balclutha, which includes numerous microleafhopper species found across various habitats. Like other members of its genus, it is typically associated with grassy and herbaceous vegetation where it feeds on plant sap. The species is known from North America, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Balclutha lucida
Balclutha lucida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Jassus lucidus by Butler in 1877. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. COI barcode data have been generated from specimens collected in Florida, where it is one of several Balclutha species documented. The species has a broad geographic distribution with records from the Galápagos Islands, China, Papua New Guinea, and the United States.
Balclutha manitou
Balclutha manitou is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Gillette and Baker in 1895. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. The species has been recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant sap.
Balclutha rubrostriata
Red-streaked Leafhopper
Balclutha rubrostriata is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Red-streaked Leafhopper. It has been documented undergoing rapid range expansion in Texas and southwestern Louisiana, USA. The species has also been recorded from Florida, Hawaii, Australia (New South Wales), and Iran (Hormozgan), indicating a potentially wide or expanding distribution. As a member of the genus Balclutha, it belongs to a group of microleafhoppers often characterized by colorful wing patterns.
Balclutha saltuella
Beardsley Leafhopper
Balclutha saltuella is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Beardsley Leafhopper. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of microleafhoppers known for their diminutive size and often colorful patterning. The species was described by Kirschbaum in 1868 and has a documented distribution across parts of Europe and North Africa. Like other members of its tribe Macrostelini, it is associated with grassy and herbaceous vegetation.
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 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 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.
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 fumida
Erythridula fumida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a small, plant-feeding insect typical of the microleafhopper guild. The species was described by Gillette in 1898 and occurs across a broad North American range from California to the eastern United States and southern Canada. Like other members of the genus Erythridula, it is characterized by its diminutive size and association with woody vegetation.
Erythridula hamata
Erythridula hamata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1930. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as microleafhoppers due to their small size. Records indicate occurrence in northeastern North America including New Brunswick, New Hampshire, and New York. The genus Erythridula contains numerous small, often colorful leafhopper species that feed on plant sap.
Erythridula infinita
Erythridula infinita is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus Erythridula comprises small leafhoppers, often referred to as "microleafhoppers," that typically measure under 5 millimeters in body length. These insects feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was described by Beamer in 1930. Like other members of its tribe Erythroneurini, E. infinita likely exhibits colorful patterning despite its diminutive size, though specific documentation of its appearance remains limited in available sources.
Erythridula insigna
Erythridula insigna 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 Beamer and Griffith in 1935. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a plant-sap feeder, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Erythridula lawsoniana
Erythridula lawsoniana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus Erythridula comprises small leafhoppers often referred to as 'microleafhoppers' due to their diminutive size, typically under 5 millimeters. These insects feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been documented from scattered localities across eastern North America, with records from Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, New Hampshire, and Ontario.
Erythridula nitida
Erythridula nitida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus Erythridula comprises small leafhoppers, often referred to as 'microleafhoppers,' typically measuring under 5 millimeters in body length. Like other members of the tribe Erythroneurini, this species likely exhibits colorful patterning on its wings despite its diminutive size. The species was described by Beamer in 1935.
Erythridula nondescripta
Erythridula nondescripta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Johnson in 1935. As a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, it belongs to a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as 'microleafhoppers' due to their diminutive size, typically under 5 millimeters. The genus Erythridula contains multiple species that are frequently encountered in late autumn in temperate North America, often found on wooden fences and vegetation in residential and natural settings. Like other typhlocybines, this species feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
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 penelutea
Erythridula penelutea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1930. As a member of the Erythroneurini tribe, it belongs to a diverse group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or microleafhoppers. The genus Erythridula comprises numerous species, many of which are challenging to distinguish without microscopic examination. Like other typhlocybine leafhoppers, this species likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythridula penenoeva
Erythridula penenoeva is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of this genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect that inhabits diverse vegetation. The species was described by Beamer in 1930. Leafhoppers in this group are known for their colorful patterning and are commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers" due to their diminutive size.
Erythridula perita
Erythridula perita 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 1935. Like other members of its tribe Erythroneurini, it is likely associated with vascular plant feeding, though specific host records for this species are not well documented. It has been recorded from 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 rubrataeniensis
Erythridula rubrataeniensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1930. It belongs to a genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. Like other members of the tribe Erythroneurini, this species likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet suggests a connection to red or ruddy markings (rubra-) and banding or stripes (taenia-).
Erythridula similalis
Erythridula similalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a diverse genus of microleafhoppers found primarily in North America. The species was described by Ross and DeLong in 1953. Like other members of Typhlocybinae, it is likely a plant sap-feeder, though specific host plant associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented.
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 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 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 calycula
Erythroneura calycula is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, commonly known as microleafhoppers, and is part of the diverse genus Erythroneura. The species is one of numerous small, colorful leafhoppers found in North America, often observed on vegetation in late autumn. Like other members of its genus, it feeds on plant sap and is active during warmer periods even late in the season.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Hymetta
Hymetta is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae) containing approximately five described species distributed in North America. These are small, delicate insects commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers" due to their minute size. Members of this genus exhibit colorful wing patterns with streaks and bands. The genus was established by McAtee in 1919. One species, Hymetta balteata, has been documented as a host for the egg parasitoid Oligosita sanguinea (Trichogrammatidae) in upstate New York.
Hymetta anthisma
Microleafhopper
Hymetta anthisma is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1919. It is commonly referred to as a 'microleafhopper' due to its diminutive size. The species is part of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, which includes many colorful, tiny leafhoppers that inhabit a variety of plant communities. Hymetta anthisma has been documented in observational records, particularly in North American habitats during autumn months.
Hymetta arizoniana
Hymetta arizoniana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by Fairbairn in 1928. Members of the genus Hymetta are commonly referred to as microleafhoppers due to their small size. The specific epithet "arizoniana" indicates the species was originally described from Arizona. As a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, this species belongs to a diverse group of small leafhoppers often characterized by colorful markings on their wings.
Hymetta trifasciata
Hymetta trifasciata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini, placing it among the microleafhoppers. The specific epithet 'trifasciata' refers to the three-banded color pattern characteristic of this species. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Typhlocybinae
microleafhoppers
Typhlocybinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) containing approximately 6,000 described species across ~300 genera, making it the second-largest leafhopper subfamily by described species and likely the largest when undescribed taxa are included. Members are commonly known as microleafhoppers due to their small size. Many species are significant agricultural pests of crops including cotton, grape, and eggplant. The subfamily is divided into five generally accepted tribes: Alebrini, Dikraneurini, Empoascini, Erythroneurini, and Typhlocybini.