Oecleus venosus

Van Duzee, 1912

A planthopper in the Cixiidae, described by Van Duzee in 1912. Belongs to the tribe Oecleini, a group of small, often inconspicuous insects associated with woody plants. The specific epithet 'venosus' likely refers to wing venation patterns. Like other cixiids, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap and may serve as a for plant .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oecleus venosus: /ˈɛkliˌʊs vɪˈnəʊsəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from British Columbia, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas based on specimen and observation data.

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