Excultanus excultus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Infraorder: Cicadomorpha
Superfamily: Membracoidea
Family: Cicadellidae
Subfamily: Deltocephalinae
Tribe: Phlepsiini
Genus: Excultanus
Species: excultus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Excultanus excultus: //ɛkˈsʊltænəs ɛkˈskʌltəs//

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Summary

Excultanus excultus is a species of leafhopper belonging to the family Cicadellidae, notable for its distinctive wing patterns and common occurrence in the southeastern United States.

Physical Characteristics

6-6.5 mm in length, characterized by a row of pale spots down the wings where they meet across the back.

Identification Tips

Differentiation from the genus Paraphlepsius can be made by observing the row of pale spots on the wings.

Habitat

Common in various habitats across the southeastern United States; often found in areas with vegetation.

Distribution

Southeastern United States, extending to southern California, El Salvador, and Argentina.

Diet

Feeds on plant sap as a typical leafhopper.

Ecosystem Role

Plays a role in agricultural ecosystems and may act as a vector for plant pathogens.

Similar Taxa

Paraphlepsius
Cicadella