Xantholobus lateralis
(Van Duzee, 1908)
Xantholobus lateralis is a in the Membracidae, Smiliinae. It was described by Edward Payton Van Duzee in 1908. The species occurs in eastern and central North America and has been documented feeding on oak and birch trees.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xantholobus lateralis: //zænˈθoʊloʊbəs ˌlætəˈreɪlɪs//
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Habitat
Found in mixed hardwood forests in eastern and central North America.
Distribution
Eastern and central North America. Documented from Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Seasonality
Active from May to June.
Diet
Feeds on of Quercus (oak) and Betula (birch).
Host Associations
- Quercus - food plantoak
- Betula - food plantbirch