Aetalionid treehoppers

Pronunciation
/ay-tal-ee-on-id tree-hoppers/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Aetalionid treehopper
Plural
Aetalionid treehoppers

Definition

A group of treehoppers characterized by their distinctive, often brightly colored, and sometimes elaborate pronotum.

Etymology

Named after the genus *Aetalion*, which is the type genus of this group.

Example

Aetalionid treehoppers are known for their brightly colored, often with intricate patterns.

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