Carynota maculata
Funkhouser, 1915
Carynota maculata is a in the Membracidae, first described by William Delbert Funkhouser in 1915. It is known from eastern Florida and has been documented feeding on willow oak (Quercus phellos). Like other treehoppers, it possesses an enlarged pronotum that extends over the body. The species is represented by limited observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carynota maculata: /ˌkærɪˈnoʊtə ˌmækjʊˈleɪtə/
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Habitat
Eastern Florida. Associated with willow oak (Quercus phellos), suggesting occurrence in oak-dominated .
Distribution
Eastern Florida, United States. Distribution records from GBIF confirm Florida as the documented range.
Diet
Feeds on willow oak (Quercus phellos). Specific feeding habits beyond this association are not documented.
Host Associations
- Quercus phellos - plantwillow oak
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Delbert Funkhouser in 1915. The specific epithet 'maculata' refers to spotted or mottled appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are not readily available in the provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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