Grapevine Leafhopper
Erythroneura vitis
This record describes Erythroneura vitis (species). Recorded family: Cicadellidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
E. vitis pierce leaf cells to extract the contents, causing odd shapes and discoloured areas. The sticky feces produced by leafhoppers (honeydew) can stain the berries and may cause the development of sooty mold.
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
- Erythroneura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (QC-ON to SD-TX, AZ) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: grape ( Vitis spp., Vitaceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Erythroneura vitis. 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 Grapevine Leafhopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Grapevine Leafhopper
What is Grapevine Leafhopper?
Grapevine Leafhopper (Erythroneura vitis) is a species in the family Cicadellidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Grapevine Leafhopper?
2.8–3.1 mm
Where is Grapevine Leafhopper found?
Range: e. NA (QC-ON to SD-TX, AZ) - Map
What does Grapevine Leafhopper eat?
The diet of the Grapevine Leafhopper includes host: grape ( Vitis spp., Vitaceae).