Eratoneura ardens
This record describes Eratoneura ardens (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Coloration usual for genus, but usually with dark brown mesonotum. Det. Kyle Kittelberger, 2014 Type locality: Male, Maryland, Montgomery Co., Plummers Island, 28 III 1915
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Membracoidea
- Family
- Cicadellidae (Typical Leafhoppers)
- Subfamily
- Typhlocybinae
- Tribe
- Erythroneurini
- Genus
- Eratoneura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants: Ulmus americana, U. alata , and U. rubra .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eratoneura ardens McAtee 1920
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eratoneura ardens. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Eratoneura ardens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Graham Montgomery; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eratoneura ardens
What is Eratoneura ardens?
Eratoneura ardens is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eratoneura ardens?
2.7–3.1 mm
How do you identify Eratoneura ardens?
Coloration usual for genus, but usually with dark brown mesonotum. Det. Kyle Kittelberger, 2014
Where is Eratoneura ardens found?
Range: e. US - Map
What does Eratoneura ardens eat?
The diet of the Eratoneura ardens includes Host plants: Ulmus americana, U. alata , and U. rubra ..