Aethodelphax concavus

(Beamer, 1948)

Aethodelphax concavus is a planthopper in the Delphacidae, originally described as Delphacodes concavus by Beamer in 1948 and later transferred to the new Aethodelphax. It is one of seven species moved from Delphacodes to this genus. The species inhabits native grasslands in the midwestern and southeastern United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aethodelphax concavus: //ˌaɪθoʊˈdɛlfæks kɒnˈkeɪvəs//

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Identification

Aethodelphax concavus can be distinguished from other Aethodelphax using the identification key provided in the taxonomic revision that established the . Specific diagnostic features are not detailed in the available source material.

Habitat

Native grasslands.

Distribution

Midwestern and southeastern United States. GBIF records indicate presence in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Similar Taxa

Aethodelphax aetocephalusCongeneric in same , distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification key
Aethodelphax alatusCongeneric in same , distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification key
Aethodelphax caninusCongeneric with different distribution (Arizona and New Mexico)
Aethodelphax megadontusCongeneric in same , distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification key
Aethodelphax paraparvulusCongeneric in same , distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification key
Aethodelphax prairianusType of Aethodelphax
Aethodelphax sagittatusCongeneric in same , distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification key
Delphacodes spp.Formerly classified in this before transfer to Aethodelphax

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Delphacodes concavus by R.H. Beamer in 1948. Transferred to new Aethodelphax in 2011 by Bartlett and Deitz.