Palonica
Ball, 1931
Palonica is a of in the , tribe Telamonini, established by Ball in 1931. The genus contains four described : Palonica nogalana, P. pyramidata, P. tremulata, and P. viridia. As members of the Smiliinae, these exhibit the pronounced pronotal modifications characteristic of many treehoppers. The genus has been documented in North America, with at least one species (Palonica portola) recorded from California.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America; at least one (Palonica portola) has been documented in California, USA.
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Taxonomic history
The Palonica was established by Elmer Darwin Ball in 1931. It is classified within the tribe Telamonini, a group of in the Smiliinae. The four described in the genus are Palonica nogalana, P. pyramidata, P. tremulata, and P. viridia.
Collection records
Specimens identified as Palonica portola have been documented from California, USA, based on collection records from entomological surveys.