Eratoneura era
This record describes Eratoneura era (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Head: narrower than pronotum. Crown fore margin strongly produced and angulate medially. Ocelli absent or vestigial. Face depressed in profile, less than 45° from horizontal. Face without black spots. Vertex with orange parallel submedial lines. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with Y or V-shaped medial stripe. |
| Wings | Wings: FW outer apical cell elongate, more than 2X as long as wide; Second apical cell basally truncate (ir crossvein present); Third apical cell parallel-sided, straight. CuP vein longer than segment of CuA between Cu and MP. Inner apical cell with oblique base, basal segment of CuA and CuP veins forming continuous line. Clavus with separate basal and distal vittae. |
| Forewings | Forewings with dark spot on costal margin. |
| Forewing | Forewing apical cell II without distal spot, inner apical cell with brown spot basally. Type locality: Male, Virginia, Arlington Co., Maywood, 20 II 1916 |
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: Carya ovata, C. tomentosa, C. leiodermis , and other species of Carya .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eratoneura era (McAtee 1920)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eratoneura era. 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 era (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eratoneura era
What is Eratoneura era?
Eratoneura era is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eratoneura era?
2.8–3.1 mm
How do you identify Eratoneura era?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Head: narrower than pronotum. Crown fore margin strongly produced and angulate medially. Ocelli absent or vestigial. Face depressed in profile, less than 45° from horizontal. Face without black spots. Vertex with orange parallel submedial lines. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum with Y or V-shaped medial stripe. |
| Wings | Wings: FW outer apical cell elongate, more than 2X as long as wide; Second apical cell basally truncate (ir crossvein present); Third apical cell parallel-sided, straight. CuP vein longer than segment of CuA between Cu and MP. Inner apical cell with oblique base, basal segment of CuA and CuP veins forming continuous line. Clavus with separate basal and distal vittae. |
| Forewings | Forewings with dark spot on costal margin. |
| Forewing | Forewing apical cell II without distal spot, inner apical cell with brown spot basally. |
Where is Eratoneura era found?
Range: e. US - Map
What does Eratoneura era eat?
The diet of the Eratoneura era includes Host plants: Carya ovata, C. tomentosa, C. leiodermis , and other species of Carya ..