Oecleus nolinus

Ball & Klingenberg, 1935

Oecleus nolinus is a cixiid planthopper described in 1935, occurring in the southwestern United States. It is a member of the Cixiidae, a diverse group of fulgoroid planthoppers whose nymphs typically develop underground on plant roots. Research has specifically examined female ovipositional preferences for plants, indicating selective in -laying site selection.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oecleus nolinus: /ˈiːkleʊs ˈnɒlɪnəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the southwestern United States.

Life Cycle

As a cixiid planthopper, nymphs likely develop underground on plant roots; feed aboveground. Specific developmental details for this are not documented.

Behavior

Females exhibit ovipositional preferences, selecting specific plants for -laying.

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Taxonomic Note

Originally described in the order , which is now treated as a suborder (Auchenorrhyncha) within Hemiptera.

Research Limitations

Specific plant names, details, and complete information require access to the full primary literature.

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