Clastoptera arizonana
Doering, 1929
Arizona spittlebug
Clastoptera arizonana, commonly known as the Arizona spittlebug, is a of spittlebug in the Clastopteridae. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group of true bugs characterized by . The species is native to North America and has been recorded specifically from Arizona. Like other spittlebugs, it produces protective frothy secretions during its nymphal stage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clastoptera arizonana: /klæsˈtɒptərə ˌærɪzoʊˈnænə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, United States. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, with specific locality data from Arizona.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Doering in 1929. The is classified in the Clastopteridae, a small family of spittlebugs within the superfamily Cercopoidea.
Observation records
As of source data, 71 observations have been recorded on iNaturalist.