Stirellus

Osborn & Ball, 1902

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Stirellus is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, tribe Stenometopiini. in this genus are associated with grassland . The genus was described by Osborn and Ball in 1902. At least one species, Stirellus pakistanicus, has been described from Pakistan.

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How to pronounce Stirellus: /stɪˈrɛləs/

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Habitat

Grassland .

Distribution

Pakistan (Attock region, Punjab province) for Stirellus pakistanicus; additional distribution data not specified in available sources.

Diet

Feeding on plant sap, based on -level characteristics of Cicadellidae.

Behavior

are wary and readily fly when approached, based on observations of Stirellus bicolor.

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