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Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Dorsal. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Dorsal. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): U.S.A., Wisconsin, Bayfield Co., 2 mi SSW Drummond. Photo: R. Rakitov. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): U.S.A., Michigan, Baraga Co., INHS. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna septentrionalis (Walker, 1858) now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): U.S.A., Nebraska, Sioux Co., Rt.20 1mi W of Harrison. Photo: R. Rakitov. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna septentrionalis (Walker, 1858) now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): U.S.A., Montana, Madison Co., 4.3 mi. NE of Sheridan, Wisconsin Creek Rd. Photo: R. Rakitov. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna septentrionalis (Walker, 1858) now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): U.S.A., Nebraska, Sioux Co., Rt.20 1mi E of Harrison. Photo: R. Rakitov. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna septentrionalis (Walker, 1858) now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): U.S.A., Nebraska, Sioux Co., Rt.20 1mi E of Harrison. Photo: R. Rakitov. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna cuesta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna cuesta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. cuesta</i> Hamilton. Holotype male and paratype female. Canada, British Columbia, Hedley, N(ickle) P(late) Mine, CNC. (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna nielsoni Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna pseudoalba Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna reducta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, dorsal view on Cuerna inflata Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, lateral view on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Lateral. (Observation).
Habitus, lateral view on Cuerna nielsoni Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, lateral view on Cuerna pseudoalba Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, lateral view on Cuerna cuesta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, lateral view on Cuerna reducta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Habitus, lateral view on Cuerna inflata Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): (Observation).
Head on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Head/Face. (Observation).
Head on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Head and thorax in lateral view. Female allotype, UMMZ. (Observation).
Pygofer, lateral view on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Caudal abdomen, lateral view. U.S.A., 1.5 mi S of McGaffey, INHS. (Observation).
Pygofer appendages on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <b>A</b>, male pygofer lateral aspect; <b>B</b>, aedeagus lateral aspect; <b>C</b>, aedeagus caudal aspect; <b>D</b>, female internal sternum VIII. (Observation).
Aedeagus, lateral view on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Aedeagus in lateral aspect.<br>U.S.A., Wisconsin, Bayfield Co., 2 mi SSW Drummond, INHS.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, lateral view on Cuerna septentrionalis (Walker, 1858) now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Aedeagus in lateral aspect.<br>U.S.A., New Mexico, McKinley Co., 1.5 mi SE McGaffey, INHS.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, lateral view on Cuerna reducta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. reducta</i> Hamilton. Aedeagus in lateral aspect (holotype). <br>Canada, Manitoba, Internatinal Peace Gardens,Turtle Mtn. Forest Reserve, CNC.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, lateral view on Cuerna pseudoalba Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. pseudoalba</i> Hamilton. Aedeagus in lateral aspect (holotype).<br>Canada, Alberta, Vermilion, CNC.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, lateral view on Cuerna cuesta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. cuesta</i> Hamilton. Aedeagus in lateral aspect (holotype). <br>Canada,British Columbia, Hedley, N(ickle) P(late) Mine, CNC.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, lateral view on Cuerna inflata Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. inflata</i> Hamilton. Aedeagus in lateral aspect (holotype).<br> Canada, Alberta, McMurray, CNC.<br>Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, ventral view on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Aedeagus in caudal aspect.<br>U.S.A., Wisconsin, Bayfield Co., 2 mi SSW Drummond, INHS.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, ventral view on Cuerna septentrionalis (Walker, 1858) now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Aedeagus in caudal aspect.<br>U.S.A., New Mexico, McKinley Co., 1.5 mi SE McGaffey, INHS.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, ventral view on Cuerna reducta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. reducta</i> Hamilton. Aedeagus in caudal aspect (holotype). <br>Canada, Manitoba, Internatinal Peace Gardens,Turtle Mtn. Forest Reserve, CNC.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, ventral view on Cuerna pseudoalba Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. pseudoalba</i> Hamilton. Aedeagus in caudal aspect (holotype). <br>Canada, Alberta, Vermilion, CNC.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, ventral view on Cuerna cuesta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. cuesta</i> Hamilton. Aedeagus in caudal aspect (holotype). <br>Canada,British Columbia, Hedley, N(ickle) P(late) Mine, CNC.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Aedeagus, ventral view on Cuerna inflata Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. inflata</i> Hamilton. Aedeagus in caudal aspect (holotype).<br> Canada, Alberta, McMurray, CNC.<br>Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Forewing on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Female internal sternum VIII.<br>U.S.A., Michigan, Baraga Co., INHS.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Forewing on Cuerna septentrionalis (Walker, 1858) now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): Female internal sternum VIII.<br>U.S.A., New Mexico, McKinley Co., 1.5 mi SE McGaffey, INHS.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Forewing on Cuerna cuesta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. cuesta</i> Hamilton. Female internal sternum VIII.<br>Canada, B.C., Nelson, CNC.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Forewing on Cuerna cuesta Hamilton, 1970 now Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): <i> C. cuesta</i> Hamilton. Female internal sternum VIII.<br>Canada, B.C., Nickle Plate Mine, Hedley, CNC.<br> Photo: S. Krishnankutty. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR756 cf. kaloostiani | U.S.A., Utah, Utah Co., American Fork Cyn. Recreation Area, ~1 rmi above Mt. Timpanogos C. G., R. Rakitov [#05-39], 14 May 2005 | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR458 | U.S.A., Montana, Madison Co., Twin Bridges, moist meadow, R. Rakitov [#04-50-24], 19 May 2004 | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR775 | U.S.A., Montana, Jefferson Co., Homestake, R. Rakitov [#04-49], 19-V-2004 | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR775 | U.S.A., Montana, Jefferson Co., Homestake, R. Rakitov [#04-49], 19-V-2004 | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR790 cf. kaloostiani | U.S.A., Colorado, Eagle Co., Vail, R. Rakitov [#05-44], 18 May 2005 | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR775 | U.S.A., Montana, Jefferson Co., Homestake, R. Rakitov [#04-49], 19-V-2004 | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR462 | Canada, Yukon, Dawson, W. W. Judd, 14-VI-1949 | CNC. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR784 | U.S.A., Wisconsin, Bayfield Co., Drummond, R. Rakitov [#02-07], 18-V-2002 | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR790 cf. kaloostiani | U.S.A., Colorado, Eagle Co., Vail, R. Rakitov [#05-44], 18 May 2005 | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR785 | U.S.A., Michigan, Crawford Co., Grayling, R. Rakitov [#02-06], 15-V-2002. Powder from the surface of an egg nest. | INHS. (Observation).
Brochosomes on Cuerna striata (Walker, 1851): CR790 cf. kaloostiani | U.S.A., Colorado, Eagle Co., Vail, R. Rakitov [#05-44], 18 May 2005 | INHS. (Observation).

Descendants and synonyms

Nomenclature (23)

  • Tettigonia striata Walker, 1851b: 775. (valid in Krishnankutty, Rakitov & Dietrich, 2015a: 367)
  • Tettigonia lugens Walker, 1851b: 775.
  • Cuerna pseudoalba Hamilton, 1970 (subjective synonym of Tettigonia striata Walker, 1851) in Krishnankutty, Rakitov & Dietrich, 2015a: 367.
  • Cuerna reducta Hamilton, 1970 (subjective synonym of Tettigonia striata Walker, 1851) in Krishnankutty, Rakitov & Dietrich, 2015a: 367.

Nomenclature references (13)

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  • Fabricius, J.C. (1803a) Rhyngota. In Systema rhyngotorum: secundum ordines, genera, species: adiectis synonymis, locis, observationibus, descriptionibus. C. Reichard. Brunsvigae. pp. 1–101, 315. [316 + 21 (index) pp.] https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.11644
  • Say, T. (1825a) Descriptions of new Hemipterous insects collected in the expedition to the Rocky Mountains, performed by order of Mr. Calhoun, Secretary of War, under command of Major Long. Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 4, 307–345. [Page 297-328 published March 28, 1825; page 329-360 published April, 1825]
  • Walker, F. (1851b) List of the specimens of homopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. Part III. London: Edward Newman, Vol. 3, 637–907.
  • Signoret, V.A. (1853d) Revue critique du groupe des Tettigonides et de la tribu des Cercopides. Revue et Magasin de Zoologie pure et appliquée. (Sér. 2), 5, 173–184. [separate paged 1-12]
  • Signoret, V.A. (1854b) Revue iconographique des Tettigonides. Annales de la Société Entomologique de France, (3 série), 2(2), 341–366 + pls. 11–12.
  • Walker, F. (1858b) Supplement. List of the specimens of homopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. London: Order of Trustees, Suppl. 307 pp.
  • Van Duzee, E.P. (1894d) Synonymical notes on some North American Tettigonidae. Entomological News, 5, 155–157.
  • Ball, E.D. (1900) A review of the Tettigonidaae of North America north of Mexico. Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science, 8(1), 35–75.
  • Van Duzee, E.P. (1916a) Check list of Hemiptera (excepting the Aphididae, Aleurodidae and Coccidae) of America North of Mexico. New York Entomological Society, New York, xi + 111.
  • Oman, P.W. (1949a) The Nearctic leafhoppers (Homoptera: Cicadellidae). A generic classification and check list. Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Washington, 3, 1–253.
  • Hamilton, K.G.A. (1970a) The genus Cuerna (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) in Canada. The Canadian Entomologist, 102(4), 425–441.
  • Krishnankutty, S.M., Rakitov, R.A. & Dietrich, C.H. (2015a) Taxonomy and Phylogeny of the North American Leafhopper Genus Cuerna (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 108(3), 339–371. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/sav003
Gender, form, and etymology

Etymology:

Latin: striated

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Summary of taxonomic names by rank, showing valid extant names, fossil names, invalid names, and total counts.
TaxonValid names
RankExtantFossilInvalidTotal
Species101011