Oecleus arnellus
Ball & Klingenberg, 1935
Oecleus arnellus is a of planthopper in the Cixiidae, described by Ball & Klingenberg in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini, a group of small to medium-sized fulgoromorph insects. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States. Like other cixiids, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap and may be associated with vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oecleus arnellus: /ˈiːkliəs ɑrˈnɛləs/
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Distribution
Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah. Records are concentrated in the southwestern United States, suggesting to arid or semi-arid environments.