Neocoelidia compta
Ball, 1909
Neocoelidia compta is a leafhopper described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the Neocoelidiinae within the Cicadellidae. The species is documented from the southwestern United States and adjacent northern Mexico. Limited observational records suggest it is an understudied member of its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neocoelidia compta: /ˌniːoʊsiːˈlɪdiə ˈkɒmptə/
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Identification
Members of the Neocoelidia can be distinguished from other leafhopper genera by their enlarged, often bulbous front and distinctive wing venation patterns. -level identification within Neocoelidia requires examination of male genitalia structures. Without specific diagnostic descriptions for N. compta, precise field identification to species is not reliably documented.
Distribution
Documented from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah in the United States, and from Chihuahua in northern Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Neocoelidia speciesCongeneric share the enlarged front and overall body plan; species-level separation requires genitalic examination.
- Other Neocoelidiinae generaSimilar enlarged hind leg ; distinguished by wing venation patterns and structure.
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Taxonomic note
Neocoelidia compta was described by Elmer Darwin Ball in 1909. The Neocoelidia is part of the Neocoelidiinae, a group characterized by their jumping adaptations and distinctive leg .
Data limitations
Only 17 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the source data, indicating limited documentation of this in natural history collections and citizen science databases.