Caladonus
Oman, 1949
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1Caladonus is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. The genus was established by Oman in 1949. As a member of the leafhopper family, in this genus are presumed to be phytophagous and possess the characteristic jumping hind legs and typical of Cicadellidae. The genus is part of the diverse Platymetopiini tribe, which contains numerous genera of small to medium-sized leafhoppers.
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Taxonomic placement
Caladonus is classified within the tribe Platymetopiini, Deltocephalinae. The Platymetopiini is a large tribe of leafhoppers characterized by certain genitalic and wing venation features, though specific diagnostic traits for Caladonus itself are not readily available in general sources.
Observation data
As of the available data, there are 74 observations of Caladonus recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting the is documented in nature but may not be frequently encountered or identified by casual observers.