Clastoptera distincta
Doering, 1929
Dwarf Mistletoe Spittlebug
Clastoptera distincta is a of in the , described by Doering in 1929. It is known by the "Dwarf Mistletoe Spittlebug," indicating an association with dwarf mistletoe plants. The species occurs in the southwestern United States, with documented records from Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. Like other members of Clastopteridae, the produce spittle masses for protection.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clastoptera distincta: /klæsˈtɒptəɹə dɪˈstɪŋktə/
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Distribution
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico; southwestern United States
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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