Neocoelidia candida
Ball, 1909
Neocoelidia candida is a in the , Neocoelidiinae, first described by Ball in 1909. The species is recorded from several western and central U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, and Nevada. As a member of the leafhopper family, it belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding . The Neocoelidia is part of the tribe Neocoelidiini, which contains species typically associated with .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neocoelidia candida: //ˌniːoʊkoʊˈlɪdiə ˈkændɪdə//
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Distribution
Arizona; California; Colorado; Kansas; Nevada
More Details
Taxonomic Notes
Neocoelidia candida is placed in the Neocoelidiinae, a group of characterized by specific morphological features of the and . The tribe Neocoelidiini to which it belongs is primarily distributed in the New World.
Data Availability
Only 2 iNaturalist observations are recorded for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological and ecological information appears limited in accessible literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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