Stenometopiellus
Haupt, 1917
Species Guides
2Stenometopiellus is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, established by Haupt in 1917. It belongs to the tribe Cicadulini within the Deltocephalinae. The genus is rarely documented, with minimal observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenometopiellus: /ˌstɛn.əˌmɛ.təˈpiː.ləs/
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Identification
As a member of Cicadulini, Stenometopiellus likely shares the tribe's characteristic pronotal configuration and wing venation patterns. Definitive identification requires examination of male genitalia structures, which are diagnostic at the level in Cicadellidae. Separation from related genera such as Cicadula and Elymana depends on subtle differences in the and pygofer .
Distribution
Documented occurrence records are sparse; the has been reported from the Palearctic region based on limited collection data.
Similar Taxa
- CicadulaBoth belong to Cicadulini and share similar body plan and wing venation; distinguished by genitalic .
- ElymanaOverlaps in distribution and preference; requires dissection of male terminalia for reliable separation.
More Details
Taxonomic obscurity
The remains poorly known with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, suggesting either genuine rarity or undercollection. No comprehensive revision of the genus has been published in recent decades.