Tortistilus trilineatus
(Funkhouser, 1918)
A in the tribe Ceresini, characterized by three longitudinal stripes on the pronotum. Described by Funkhouser in 1918, this species occurs in the southeastern United States. Like other members of the Membracidae, it possesses an enlarged pronotum that extends over the . The specific epithet "trilineatus" refers to the three-lined pattern visible on its surface.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tortistilus trilineatus: /tɔrˈtɪstɪlʊs traɪˌlaɪˈniːətəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Ceresini by the presence of three distinct longitudinal stripes on the pronotum. The specific epithet "trilineatus" directly references this pattern. Further diagnostic features relative to require examination of and original description.
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Tortistilus sp.Congeneric in the same , requiring examination of pronotal pattern and genitalia for separation.
- Other CeresiniMembers of the same tribe share general body plan; specific identification relies on pronotal ornamentation and color pattern.