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A bold, striking species. The wings are largely red, with a large circular white 'saddle' down the middle of the wings; the tips are yellowish, and there are some white patches along the costal margins, with a black dot present on each margin. The pronotum, scutellum, and vertex are yellow to white, with pale orange submedial lines on the vertex and a pale midline. Thhere is a Y or V-shaped yellow-orange mark on the pronotum, and the lateral triangles of the scutellum are yellowish. The face and underside of the body are also pale. Adults are 2.6-2.8 mm long. (3I) |
| distribution |
Primarily Midwestern and Northeastern United States, in the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys; largely absent from much of the Southeastern United States (3I) |
| abundance |
Rare, recorded from two counties in the mountains; possibly more abundant in the right habitat, especially this region. |
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Malus ioensis, Malus sp. (3I) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
A visually striking species that resembles no other Eratoneura in our region. |
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[Native:]
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| adult_id | Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens
Identifiable from photos showing undersides, or other specialized views [e.g., legs, face]
Identifiable only by close inspection of structural features or by DNA analysis NULL |
| nymph_id | Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos, especially where associated with known host plants
Identifiable from close inspection of specimens or by DNA analysis
Identifiable only through rearing to adulthood NULL |
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Erythroneurini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Eratoneura hartii Red Apple Leafhopper |
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Out Of State Co.
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Out Of State Co.
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Out Of State Co.
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