Microledrida flava
Metcalf, 1923
Microledrida flava is a of planthopper in the Cixiidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. The specific epithet "flava" (Latin for yellow) likely refers to its coloration. Records indicate this species occurs in parts of southern North America, specifically Texas in the United States and Tamaulipas in Mexico. As a member of the Cixiidae, it belongs to a family of small to medium-sized planthoppers that feed on plant phloem sap using .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microledrida flava: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈlɛd.rɪ.də ˈflævə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas, United States and Tamaulipas, Mexico.
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Taxonomic Note
The Microledrida was established by Metcalf. The epithet "flava" suggests yellow coloration, though original description details are not provided in available sources.
Data Limitations
This is known from very few records (only one observation in iNaturalist as of source date). Most biological details remain undocumented in readily accessible literature.