Melanoliarus texanus
(Metcalf, 1923)
Melanoliarus texanus is a of planthopper in the Cixiidae, order Hemiptera. The species was described by Metcalf in 1923. As a member of Cixiidae, it belongs to a family of small to medium-sized planthoppers characterized by their brachypterous (short-winged) or (long-winged) forms and association with plants. The Melanoliarus is part of the diverse planthopper fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoliarus texanus: //mɛlænəˈlaɪərəs tɛkˈsænəs//
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Distribution
United States (Texas, based on epithet and known distribution of ; precise range data limited).