Stictopelta marmorata
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
- Infraorder: Cicadomorpha
- Superfamily: Membracoidea
- Family: Membracidae
- Subfamily: Darninae
- Tribe: Darnini
- Genus: Stictopelta
- Species: marmorata
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stictopelta marmorata: //ˌstɪktoʊˈpɛltə ˌmɑːrmɔːˈreɪtə//
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Summary
Stictopelta marmorata, commonly found from southern California to central Texas and further into Mexico and Central America, is noted for its prevalence during the warmer months from April to September, making it the most common member of its genus.
Habitat
Found primarily in shrubs and on the foliage of various plants.
Distribution
Distributed from Southern California to central Texas, including areas around the Brazos River and extending into Mexico and Central America.
Diet
Sap-sucking insect, primarily feeding on plant sap.
Ecosystem Role
Roles in ecosystems as herbivores, impacting plant health and serving as prey for other organisms.
Tags
- Stictopelta
- hemiptera
- cicadomorpha
- insecta
- plant feeder