Aetalionidae

Pronunciation
/AY-tal-ee-on-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Aetalionidae
Plural
Aetalionidae

Definition

A family of treehoppers belonging to the order Hemiptera. They are known for their complex pronotum and their association with ants.

Full guide

Read the full Aetalionidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

Named after the genus Aetalion, which was derived from the Greek word 'aithalos', meaning 'sooty' or 'blackened'.

Example

The Aetalionidae are a small family of treehoppers with a distribution primarily in the New World.

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