Erythridula plena
This record describes Erythridula plena (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The dark scutellum (the triangular bit between the wing bases) combined with pale wing tips identifies this Prunus-feeding leafhopper. There is a similar one on birch, but that has dark wing tips.
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
- Erythridula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on choke cherry.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Erythridula plena Beamer 1930
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Erythridula plena. 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 Erythridula plena (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Erythridula plena
What is Erythridula plena?
Erythridula plena is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Erythridula plena?
2.8–3.1 mm
How do you identify Erythridula plena?
The dark scutellum (the triangular bit between the wing bases) combined with pale wing tips identifies this Prunus-feeding leafhopper. There is a similar one on birch, but that has dark wing tips.
Where is Erythridula plena found?
Range: e US (BG data)
What does Erythridula plena eat?
The diet of the Erythridula plena includes Feeds on choke cherry..