Microcentrus solussidus
Cryan, Robertson & Deitz, 2004
Microcentrus solussidus is a described in 2004 from Texas. It belongs to the tribe Microcentrini, characterized by pronotal modifications that extend over the body. The Microcentrus is part of the Stegaspidinae, a group of treehoppers found in the Nearctic region. This species was described relatively recently compared to many , reflecting ongoing taxonomic work in this morphologically diverse .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microcentrus solussidus: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈsɛntrəs səˈlʌsɪdəs/
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Distribution
Known from Texas, USA. The type locality and specific range within the state have not been widely documented in accessible literature.
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Taxonomic Context
Microcentrus solussidus was described by Cryan, Robertson, and Deitz in 2004 as part of modern taxonomic revisions of the Microcentrus. The genus belongs to tribe Microcentrini in Stegaspidinae. Members of this tribe typically exhibit pronounced pronotal extensions. The specific epithet 'solussidus' appears to be derived from Latin roots, though the exact etymology is not documented in readily available sources.
Related Species
The Microcentrus perditus is known from Texas and was recorded in the same region by Kopp and Yonke in their 1973-1974 survey of Missouri treehoppers. Microcentrus proximus has been recorded from Mexico. These related suggest the has a distribution spanning the southern United States into Mexico.