''Onega bracteata'' is a species of

leafhoppers A leafhopper is the common name for any species from the family Cicadellidae. These minute insects, colloquially known as hoppers, are plant feeders that suck plant sap from grass, shrubs, or trees. Their hind legs are modified for jumping, and a ...

in the family Cicadellidae. It is native to Andean South America.

Description

''Onega bracteata'' is a rather large and compact sharpshooter with a length from 13.8 to 15 mm. Females are usually slightly larger than males. The pronotum is wider than the head. The veination is distinct but veins are not elevated.

Distribution

''Onega bracteata'' has been described from Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia where it was found in Andean locations 2000 m or more above sea level.

References

Cicadellini Hemiptera of South America Insects described in 1977 {{Cicadellinae-stub