Spathanus
DeLong, 1945
Spathanus is a of in the , 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 -sized leafhoppers with morphological features characteristic of the Scaphoideini tribe. As with other leafhoppers, they are -feeding 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 , particularly the structure of the and the shape of the connective. The genus is characterized by a relatively broad, flattened and specific 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 . They occur in open, sunny environments with diverse .
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 shape; Spathanus differs in male genitalic structure and shape.
- DiplocolenusAnother Scaphoideini with overlapping distribution; Spathanus is distinguished by specific aedeagal and connective .