Oecleus capitulatus

Van Duzee, 1912

Oecleus capitulatus is a of planthopper in the Cixiidae, described by Van Duzee in 1912. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini, a group of small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects. The species has been recorded in Arizona, USA. Cixiidae are generally associated with plant roots and are often poorly studied due to their cryptic habits.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oecleus capitulatus: //ˈɛ.kliː.əs ˌkap.ɪˈtʌl.ə.təs//

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Distribution

Arizona, USA

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Taxonomic placement

The is classified in the tribe Oecleini within the Cixiinae. Members of this tribe are primarily Nearctic in distribution.

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