Haplaxius truncatus
(Metcalf, 1923)
Haplaxius truncatus is a planthopper in the Cixiidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the Cixiinae. The species has been recorded in the north-central United States, specifically in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it is likely associated with plant roots during its stages and feeds on plant sap as an .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haplaxius truncatus: /hɑˈplæksiˌʌs trʌŋˈkeɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin in the north-central United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Christian Nansen: An Entomologist on the Move | Bug Squad
- The Silence of the Cicadas | Bug Squad
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Why Bananas and Sand Will Improve Response to an Invasive Beetle
- Larger Grain Borer: A Pesky Pest That Gets Peskier With Climate Change
- Belostomatidae | Beetles In The Bush