Heliria gemma
Ball, 1925
Heliria gemma is a of in the Membracidae, described by Ball in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the Smiliinae. Treehoppers in this family are characterized by their enlarged pronotum that often forms elaborate projections. The species has been recorded in the northeastern and midwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heliria gemma: /hɛˈlɪriə ˈɡɛmə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire based on distribution records.
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Taxonomic placement
Heliria gemma is placed in the tribe Telamonini, a group of treehoppers known for their often elaborate pronotal projections. The Heliria contains multiple primarily distributed in North America.
Observation data
As of the data source, iNaturalist reports 101 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not extensively studied.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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