New host record for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae)

Authors

Dawn Flynn, Schiele MuseumFollow
Todd F. Elliott, University of New EnglandFollow
Allein Stanley, Schiele MuseumFollow

Date of this Version

2018

Citation

Insecta Mundi 0664: 1–4

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Abstract

Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob (Asteraceae), is recorded as a new host plant for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae) in Mt. Holly, NC. Adults, nymphs, and attending ants were found on numerous plants.