Cixius pini
Fitch, 1851
Cixius pini is a planthopper in the Cixiidae, described by Fitch in 1851. It is native to North America and has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, and the District of Columbia. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap. The species belongs to a family whose nymphs typically develop underground, feeding on roots, while are more mobile and may be associated with woody plants including conifers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cixius pini: /ˈkɪksɪ.ʊs ˈpiːnaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, and District of Columbia, USA.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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