Centrodontus
Goding, 1892
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1Centrodontus is a of treehoppers in the Membracidae, tribe Centrodontini, established by Goding in 1892. Members of this genus possess the enlarged pronotum characteristic of treehoppers, which extends backward over the and often develops into distinctive projections. The genus is part of the diverse New World fauna, with distributed primarily in the Americas. Centrodontus species, like other membracids, feed on plant sap using .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Centrodontus: //sɛn.trəˈdɒn.təs//
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Distribution
The Centrodontus occurs in the Americas. Records from iNaturalist and collection data indicate presence in Central and South America, with some extending into southern North America.
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Taxonomic placement
Centrodontus is the type of the tribe Centrodontini within the Centrotinae. The tribe Centrodontini was established to accommodate genera with particular pronotal and genitalic characteristics that distinguish them from other centrotine groups.
Etymology
The name derives from Greek 'kentron' (spur, sting) and 'odontos' (tooth), likely referring to tooth-like or spine-like projections on the pronotum characteristic of some in this genus.