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.
More Details
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.