About Eurymeloides bicincta (Erichson, 1842)
Eurymeloides bicincta reaches an adult length of approximately 8 millimeters (0.3 inches). Adult individuals are wedge-shaped, with a black body, large orange eyes, and white lines on their wings. Nymphs of this species are orange in color. This leafhopper lives on Eucalyptus trees. Both nymphs and adults have piercing mouthparts that they use to suck sap from the trees. After consuming sap, the leafhoppers secrete excess fluid, which is eaten by ants that commonly associate with Eurymeloides bicincta. These ants do not harm the leafhoppers, and may even drive away animals that would prey on the leafhoppers. Certain species of sand wasps belonging to the tribe Nyssonini prey on this leafhopper. The wasps carry off adult Eurymeloides bicincta to provision the nest cells where they lay their eggs.
