Xantholobus hirsutus
Ball, 1932
Xantholobus hirsutus is a in the Membracidae, described by Ball in 1932. Like other members of the tribe Smiliini, it possesses an enlarged and often elaborately modified pronotum that extends over the body. The Xantholobus is part of the diverse New World treehopper fauna, with this species known from the southwestern United States. Treehoppers in this group are characterized by their distinctive pronotal shapes and association with woody plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xantholobus hirsutus: //zænˈθoʊloʊbəs hɜrˈsuːtəs//
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Distribution
Arizona, United States. GBIF records indicate occurrence in this state, though specific locality details are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- Xantholobus sp.Other in the same share the characteristic yellowish or pale coloration and pronotal structure, requiring examination of specific morphological details for separation.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
- Bug Eric: Odd Little Weevils
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