Platycentrus taurinus
Ball, 1918
Platycentrus taurinus is a in the Membracidae, Centrotinae, described by Ball in 1918. It belongs to the tribe Platycentrini, a group characterized by distinctive pronotal modifications. The species is recorded from California and Mexico, placing it within the Nearctic and Neotropical regions where the Platycentrus is distributed. Like other centrotine treehoppers, it possesses an exposed scutellum—a primitive trait distinguishing this subfamily from most other membracids.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platycentrus taurinus: /ˌplætɪˈsɛntrəs taʊˈriːnəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from California, USA and Mexico. The Platycentrus occurs in western North America and Mexico, with related documented from California and Mexican localities.