Chionomus pacificus
(Crawford, 1914)
Chionomus pacificus is a of planthopper in the Delphacidae, described by Crawford in 1914. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha within the order Hemiptera. The species has been documented in 219 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by citizen scientists. As a member of Delphacidae, it is likely associated with grass or sedge , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chionomus pacificus: /kaɪˈɒnəməs pəˈsɪfɪkəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The Catalogue of Life lists Chionomus pacificus as an accepted with authorship (Crawford, 1914). The Chionomus was established by Fennah in 1971, with this species transferred from its original placement.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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