Microleafhopper
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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
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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.