Idioderma
Van Duzee, 1909
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1Idioderma is a of treehoppers ( Membracidae) in the tribe Amastrini, established by Van Duzee in 1909. The genus contains two recognized : I. picta and I. virescens. Members are characterized by distinctive pronotal that distinguishes them from related genera. The of I. virescens has been studied in detail, including its and plant associations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idioderma: //ˌɪdioʊˈdɜːrmə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Amastrini by distinctive pronotal ; specific diagnostic features require examination of pronotal shape and structure. The two , I. picta and I. virescens, differ in coloration as suggested by their epithets (picta = painted/patterned; virescens = greenish).
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Similar Taxa
- Other Amastrini generaShares tribe-level characteristics but differs in pronotal ; Idioderma is distinguished by its distinctive pronotal structure.
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Systematic study
A 1983 systematic study (Annals of the Entomological Society of America 76(2):149-157) provided detailed of I. virescens, including and plant associations, though specific details are not extractable from available abstracts.
Observation record
The has 288 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data retrieval, indicating moderate documentation in citizen science platforms.