Glossonotus
Butler, 1877
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5Glossonotus is a of treehoppers in the Membracidae, established by Butler in 1877. The genus contains five described distributed in North America. Members are placed in the tribe Telamonini within Smiliinae. These insects are characterized by their enlarged pronotum that extends over the body, a defining trait of treehoppers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glossonotus: //ˌɡlɒsəˈnoʊtəs//
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Distribution
North America; records include Vermont and other United States localities. The five described are: Glossonotus acuminata (Fabricius), G. crataegi (Fitch), G. nimbatulus (Ball), G. turriculata (Emmons), and G. univittatus (Harris).
Host Associations
- Crataegus - Glossonotus crataegi is associated with hawthorn (Crataegus), as indicated by its specific epithet
Similar Taxa
- TelamonaBoth belong to tribe Telamonini and share the enlarged pronotum characteristic of treehoppers; specific distinguishing features between these require examination of pronotal
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Butler in 1877 and has remained stable with five recognized . Species epithets show historical variation in gender agreement (e.g., acuminata, turriculata vs. crataegi, nimbatulus, univittatus), reflecting changes in grammatical interpretation over time.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records approximately 997 observations for this , indicating moderate citizen science documentation.