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Atymna castaneae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Membracidae
Genus:	Atymna
Species:	A. castaneae
Binomial name
Atymna castaneae Fitch, 1851

Atymna castaneae is a species of treehopper belonging to the subfamily Smiliinae. It was first described by Asa Fitch in 1851.

Distribution

Atymna castaneae is found across eastern North America. It is commonly found from May to August.

Diet

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).

References

1. "Species Atymna castaneae". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
2. ^ "Hoppers of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

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