Biology of Enchophyllum nigrocupreum (Hemiptera: Membracidae) associated to “ombú”, Phytolacca dioica, in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Abstract

Biological aspects of the treehopper Enchophyllum nigrocupreum (Walker) are covered for the first time showing its association with “ombú” as a host plant. We provide information about taxonomy, distribution, association with other arthropods and seasonality in sex ratios, body weight, female gonotrophic status, and total lipid and protein content.