Eratoneura carmini
This record describes Eratoneura carmini (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance

Det. D. S. Chandler, 2020 (from spmn) Type locality: Male, Kansas, Anderson Co., 9 IX 1927
Identification notes
Det. D. S. Chandler, 2020 (from spmn)
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. NA west to SK-UT-AZ - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants: Quercus macrocarpa, Q. lyrata, Q. michauxii, Q. stellata, Q. pagoda , and other species of Quercus .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eratoneura carmini (Beamer 1929)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eratoneura carmini. 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 carmini (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eratoneura carmini
What is Eratoneura carmini?
Eratoneura carmini is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eratoneura carmini?
2.9-3.2 mm
How do you identify Eratoneura carmini?
Det. D. S. Chandler, 2020 (from spmn)
Where is Eratoneura carmini found?
Range: e. NA west to SK-UT-AZ - Map
What does Eratoneura carmini eat?
The diet of the Eratoneura carmini includes Host plants: Quercus macrocarpa, Q. lyrata, Q. michauxii, Q. stellata, Q. pagoda , and other species of Quercus ..
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