Atymna castaneae is a species of treehopper belonging to the subfamily Smiliinae.[1] It was first described by Asa Fitch in 1851.[2]
| Atymna castaneae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Membracidae |
| Genus: | Atymna |
| Species: | A. castaneae
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| Binomial name | |
| Atymna castaneae Fitch, 1851
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Distribution edit
Atymna castaneae is found across eastern North America. It is commonly found from May to August.[2]
Diet edit
Atymna castaneae feeds on the trees of the genus Castanea, or chestnut trees, hence the species epithet castaneae. These include the American chestnut (C. dentata) and the Allegheny chinquapin (C. pumila).[2]
References edit
- ^ "Species Atymna castaneae". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ a b c "Hoppers of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
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