Eratoneura morgani
This record describes Eratoneura morgani (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pronotum with dark brown posterior margin, mesonotum with dark brown lateral triangles; forewing with dark brown crossband in distal half and reddish maculae. Det. Kyle Kittelberger, 2015 Type locality: Male, Tennessee, Montgomery Co., Clarksville, 22 VII 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
Midwestern US (OH-se.KS-OK-LA) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plant: American sycamore ( Platanus occidentalis , Platanaceae).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eratoneura morgani (DeLong 1916)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eratoneura morgani. 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 morgani (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eratoneura morgani
What is Eratoneura morgani?
Eratoneura morgani is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eratoneura morgani?
3–3.4 mm
How do you identify Eratoneura morgani?
Pronotum with dark brown posterior margin, mesonotum with dark brown lateral triangles; forewing with dark brown crossband in distal half and reddish maculae. Det. Kyle Kittelberger, 2015
Where is Eratoneura morgani found?
Range: Midwestern US (OH-se.KS-OK-LA) - Map
What does Eratoneura morgani eat?
The diet of the Eratoneura morgani includes Host plant: American sycamore ( Platanus occidentalis , Platanaceae)..