Melanoliarus complectus

(Ball, 1902)

Melanoliarus complectus is a of planthopper in the Cixiidae. It belongs to a of small, often dark-colored cixiids found primarily in North America. The species was originally described as Oliarus complectus by Ball in 1902 and later transferred to Melanoliarus. Cixiidae planthoppers are generally associated with plant roots, where nymphs feed underground.

Melanoliarus complectus by (c) Hopper Museum, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Hopper Museum. Used under a CC-BY license.Melanoliarus complectus by (c) Hopper Museum, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Hopper Museum. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melanoliarus complectus: /mɛləˈnoʊliɑrəs kəmˈplɛktəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, California, Colorado (United States), and the British Virgin Islands.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Oliarus complectus by Ball (1902), this was subsequently transferred to the Melanoliarus.

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