Leioscyta ferruginipennis
(Goding, 1893)
Leioscyta ferruginipennis is a in the Membracidae, first described by Goding in 1893. It is known from the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico. The species is rarely collected, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported. As a member of the Membracidae, it shares the family's distinctive enlarged pronotum that extends over the body.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leioscyta ferruginipennis: //ˌlaɪ.oʊˈsaɪtə ˌfɛr.ʊˌdʒɪn.ɪˈpɛn.nɪs//
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Distribution
Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah (United States); Baja California (Mexico). Records span arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Leioscyta sp.Other in the Leioscyta share the compact body form and pronotal structure; specific identification requires examination of coloration and pronotal details.