Pseudo-curly top treehopper
- Pronunciation
- /SUE-doh-KUR-lee TOP TREE-HOH-per/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pseudo-curly top treehopper
- Plural
- Pseudo-curly top treehoppers
Definition
A term used to describe a purported species of treehopper (Membracidae) characterized by its pronotum that resembles a curly top, but is not truly curled. Note: This species name does not refer to a formally recognized species in scientific literature.
Etymology
From the appearance of the pronotum, resembling a 'curly top' but with a distinct anatomical difference.
Example
The Pseudo-curly top treehopper is found in southeastern United States and exhibits unique behavioral adaptations.