Telamona gibbera
Ball, 1925
Telamona gibbera is a of in the Membracidae, described by Ball in 1925. As a member of the Telamona, it possesses the characteristic enlarged and modified pronotum typical of this group. The species is known from the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona and New Mexico. Like other treehoppers, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with woody plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Telamona gibbera: //tɛˈlæmənə ˈɡɪbərə//
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Distribution
Southwestern United States; documented from Arizona and New Mexico based on GBIF distribution records.
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Taxonomic placement
Telamona gibbera is classified in Smiliinae, tribe Telamonini. The Telamona contains multiple North American , several of which are challenging to distinguish without examination of structural features.