Spathanus
DeLong, 1945
Species Guides
1Spathanus is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, Deltocephalinae, and tribe Scaphoideini. The genus was described by DeLong in 1945 and contains primarily distributed in North America. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized leafhoppers with morphological features characteristic of the Scaphoideini tribe. As with other leafhoppers, they are plant-feeding insects that use to extract sap from plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spathanus: /spæˈθænəs/
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Identification
Spathanus can be distinguished from other Scaphoideini by features of the male genitalia, particularly the structure of the and the shape of the connective. The genus is characterized by a relatively broad, flattened and specific wing venation patterns. Identification to species level requires examination of internal genitalic structures under magnification.
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Habitat
of Spathanus have been recorded from grassland and prairie , often associated with herbaceous vegetation. They occur in open, sunny environments with diverse native plant .
Distribution
North America, primarily recorded from the central and western United States.
Similar Taxa
- ScaphoideusBoth belong to tribe Scaphoideini and share similar body proportions and wing shape; Spathanus differs in male genitalic structure and shape.
- DiplocolenusAnother Scaphoideini with overlapping distribution; Spathanus is distinguished by specific aedeagal and connective .