Philya
Walker, 1858
Species Guides
2A of treehoppers in the Membracidae, established by Walker in 1858. within this genus are seldom collected, with limited published biological information available. Philya ferruginosa is the best-documented species, for which the fifth instar nymph has been described and a plant record established. Members of this genus possess the enlarged pronotum characteristic of treehoppers, though species-specific morphological details remain poorly characterized in the literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philya: /ˈfɪliə/
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Life Cycle
Fifth instar nymph has been described for P. ferruginosa; earlier instars and not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Membracidae generaPhilya can be distinguished from other by tribal placement in Hypsoprorini, though specific diagnostic characters for the genus are not readily available in accessible literature.