Clidophleps

Van Duzee, 1915

American Stridulating Cicadas

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Clidophleps is a of cicadas in the Cicadidae, established by Van Duzee in 1915. The genus comprises eight described , all to western North America. Members are commonly known as American Stridulating Cicadas, a name referencing their sound production. The genus is classified within the Tibicininae and tribe Tibicinini.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clidophleps: //ˌklaɪdəˈflɛps//

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Distribution

Western North America; distributions vary within this region (e.g., Clidophleps blaisdellii in California, Clidophleps vagans in Arizona and New Mexico).

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Etymology and common name

The "American Stridulating Cicadas" distinguishes this from related groups and references their sound-producing .

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