Carynota mera explained

Carynota mera is a species of treehopper. It belongs to the genus Carynota in the family Membracidae.^[1] It was first described by Thomas Say in 1830 as Membracis mera.^[2]

Habitat

Carynota mera is found across the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada.^[3]

Appearance

The pronotum of Carynota mera, unlike other treehoppers of Telamonini, is rounded. Males are 8.5 mm long while females are 10 mm long.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Carynota mera . 2024-01-04 . bugguide.net.
2. Web site: Hoppers of North Carolina . 2024-01-04 . auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov.
3. Web site: Carynota mera . 2024-01-04 . iNaturalist . en.