Pintalia delicata
(Fowler, 1904)
Pintalia delicata is a of planthopper in the Cixiidae, first described by Fowler in 1904. It is distributed across the southern United States (Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida) and extends into Mexico (Chiapas). As a member of the Cixiidae, it belongs to a group of sap-feeding insects commonly associated with vascular plants. The species has been documented through over 1,390 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-represented in citizen science records.
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How to pronounce Pintalia delicata: //pɪnˈtɑː.li.ə dɛˈlɪ.kə.tə//
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Distribution
Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida (USA); Chiapas (Mexico).