Eratoneura lunata
This record describes Eratoneura lunata (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dorsum whitish with brown color pattern; mesonotum pale, with dark lateral triangles and apex; forewings with brown continuous zigzag pattern. Det. Solomon V. Hendrix, 2020 Holotype: Urbana, Ill., Nov. 11, 1915; and allotvpe, White Heath, Ill., May 7, 1909. (Ill. State Nat. Hist. Survey.)
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 to Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants: Quercus pagoda, Q. alba , and other species of Quercus .
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eratoneura lunata. 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 lunata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eratoneura lunata
What is Eratoneura lunata?
Eratoneura lunata is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eratoneura lunata?
2.8–3 mm
How do you identify Eratoneura lunata?
Dorsum whitish with brown color pattern; mesonotum pale, with dark lateral triangles and apex; forewings with brown continuous zigzag pattern. Det. Solomon V. Hendrix, 2020
Where is Eratoneura lunata found?
Range: e. US to Mex. - Map
What does Eratoneura lunata eat?
The diet of the Eratoneura lunata includes Host plants: Quercus pagoda, Q. alba , and other species of Quercus ..