Neocoelidia ramona
Ball, 1916
Neocoelidia ramona is a of leafhopper in the Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1916. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Neocoelidia lactipennis. The species belongs to the Neocoelidiinae and tribe Neocoelidiini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in California, Nevada, and Utah in the western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neocoelidia ramona: /ˌniːoʊsɪˈlaɪdiə rəˈmoʊnə/
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Identification
Neocoelidia ramona is distinguished from other Neocoelidia by morphological characteristics typical of the , including features of the , pronotum, and genitalia. As a synonym of N. lactipennis, specimens previously identified as N. ramona would now be classified under the senior synonym. Accurate identification requires examination of male genitalia structures, which are diagnostic for species-level classification in this genus.
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Distribution
Western United States: California, Nevada, and Utah.
Similar Taxa
- Neocoelidia lactipennisSenior synonym; N. ramona has been synonymized under this
- Other Neocoelidia speciesShare same and characteristics; require genitalia examination for definitive separation