Eratoneura osborni
This record describes Eratoneura osborni (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing with broad red or reddish crossband in basal third. 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
e. US (MA-FL to IL-c.TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: June-Sept ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants: Hickories ( Carya ovata, C. illinoinensis, C. ovalis, C. glabra, C. tomentosa, C. leiodermis , , and other species of Carya )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eratoneura osborni DeLong 1916
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eratoneura osborni. 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 osborni (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Stephen_WV; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Eratoneura osborni
What is Eratoneura osborni?
Eratoneura osborni is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eratoneura osborni?
2.7–2.9 mm
How do you identify Eratoneura osborni?
Forewing with broad red or reddish crossband in basal third.
Where is Eratoneura osborni found?
Range: e. US (MA-FL to IL-c.TX) - Map
What does Eratoneura osborni eat?
The diet of the Eratoneura osborni includes Host plants: Hickories ( Carya ovata, C. illinoinensis, C. ovalis, C. glabra, C. tomentosa, C. leiodermis , , and other species of Carya ).
When is Eratoneura osborni active?
Eratoneura osborni: seasonal activity - mostly: June-Sept ( 3 ).