Clastoptera canyonensia
Doering, 1929
Clastoptera canyonensia is a spittlebug in the Clastopteridae, described by Doering in 1929. It belongs to a whose stages produce protective foam masses commonly known as spittle. The species is documented from Arizona and is part of the North American spittlebug fauna. As with other Clastoptera species, are small, compact insects with reduced wings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clastoptera canyonensia: /klæstɒpˈtɛrə krænjənˈsiːə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, United States. The is part of the North American fauna with presence confirmed in this region.
Similar Taxa
- Clastoptera obtususBoth are congeneric spittlebugs; C. obtusus is specifically noted as prey of the Clitemnestra bipunctata, while C. canyonensia is not mentioned in this context despite being in the same .