Xantholobus tumidus
(Walker, 1851)
Xantholobus tumidus is a in the Membracidae, Smiliinae, tribe Smiliini. The Xantholobus is part of the diverse Nearctic treehopper fauna. Like other members of Smiliini, this species possesses an enlarged, modified pronotum characteristic of the family. The specific epithet "tumidus" (Latin for swollen or protuberant) likely refers to pronotal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xantholobus tumidus: //zænˈθɒloʊbəs ˈtuːmɪdəs//
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Distribution
Nearctic region; specific range details not documented in available sources.