Reptalus beirnei
Emeljanov, 1978
Reptalus beirnei is a planthopper in the Cixiidae, first described by Emeljanov in 1978. It belongs to the subgenus Pererepa within the Reptalus. The species is documented from the Pacific Northwest region of North America, including British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California. Cixiidae planthoppers are generally small to medium-sized insects with membranous wings and are often associated with woody or herbaceous vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Reptalus beirnei: /rɛpˈtæləs ˈbɜrnaɪ/
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Distribution
British Columbia (Canada); Washington, Oregon, California (United States). Distribution records indicate a Pacific Northwest coastal and montane range.
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Taxonomic Status
Catalogue of Life lists Reptalus beirnei as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic evaluation within the Reptalus.
Subgeneric Placement
The is placed in the subgenus Pererepa (Reptalus (Pererepa) beirnei), indicating morphological distinctions from nominotypical Reptalus species.