Clastoptera obtusa tristis

Clastoptera obtusa tristis is a of in the . Members of this are small, compact commonly known as spittlebugs due to the frothy protective covering produced by . The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological variation within C. obtusa. are typically found on .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clastoptera obtusa tristis: /klæsˈtɒptərə əbˈtuːsə ˈtrɪstɪs/

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Habitat

Associated with woody plants; often found on shrubs and trees.

Similar Taxa

  • Clastoptera obtusa obtusaNominate ; separation relies on subtle morphological differences in coloration or , or geographic origin.
  • Other Clastoptera species-level characters such as compact body form and overlap; identification requires examination of male or detailed color pattern analysis.

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