Ochropepla inaequalis

Fowler, 1894

Ochropepla inaequalis is a in the Membracidae, first described by Fowler in 1894. It belongs to the tribe Hoplophorionini, a group known for often elaborate pronotal modifications. Distribution records indicate presence in Central and South America, specifically Chiriquí Province in Panama and Guerrero State in Mexico. Like other membracids, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ochropepla inaequalis: //ˌɒkroʊˈpɛplə ɪnəˈkwɑːlɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Chiriquí Province in Panama and Guerrero State in Mexico. GBIF distribution records also indicate presence in Bolivia (BO).

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Taxonomic Note

The Ochropepla is classified within the tribe Hoplophorionini, Membracinae. Members of this tribe often exhibit pronounced pronotal projections, though specific morphological features for O. inaequalis are not documented in the provided sources.

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