(Entylia carinata)
Entylia carinata - adult
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.
I wonder what the ant's involvement is in this scenario.
This tiny tree hopper has an unusual shape
Entylia carinata - nymphs
Entylia carinata - nymphs and adult
Entylia carinata - nymphs and adult
Entylia carinata nymphs being tended by ants.
Entylia carinata nymphs being tended by ants.
Found these on my sunflowers this year. The ants seem to be taking care of the hatchlings though.
Tree hopper, Arkansas River Valley, August 2013.
Entylia carinata on sunflower
