Melanoliarus pygmaeus
(Ball, 1937)
Melanoliarus pygmaeus is a of planthopper in the Cixiidae, described by Ball in 1937. The Melanoliarus belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, and infraorder Fulgoromorpha. Cixiidae planthoppers are typically small to medium-sized insects associated with woody vegetation. The specific epithet "pygmaeus" (meaning dwarf or pygmy) suggests this species is notably small even within its genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoliarus pygmaeus: //ˌmɛlənəˈlaɪərəs pɪɡˈmiːəs//
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