This treehopper is on the underside of a New York Ironweed leaf (Vernonia noveboracensis). These bugs feed on plants in the Asteraceae. Nymphs are visible along the midrib of the leaf.

by claypa Aug 14, 2008 9:57 PM

I wonder what the ant's involvement is in this scenario.

by claypa Aug 14, 2008 10:15 PM

This tiny tree hopper has an unusual shape

by claypa Aug 17, 2008 1:08 AM

Entylia carinata - nymphs

by DWMike May 27, 2012 7:20 AM

Entylia carinata - nymphs and adult

by DWMike May 27, 2012 7:23 AM

Entylia carinata - nymphs and adult

by DWMike May 27, 2012 7:52 AM

Entylia carinata nymphs being tended by ants.

by DWMike May 27, 2012 7:55 AM

Entylia carinata nymphs being tended by ants.

by DWMike Jul 10, 2012 7:15 PM

Found these on my sunflowers this year. The ants seem to be taking care of the hatchlings though.

by heathalou75 Jun 7, 2013 8:22 AM

Tree hopper, Arkansas River Valley, August 2013.

by C_A_Ivy Aug 21, 2013 8:35 AM

Entylia carinata on sunflower

by Cyerab18 Jun 5, 2020 5:22 PM