Chloriona sicula

Matsumura, 1910

Chloriona sicula is a of planthopper in the Delphacidae, described by Matsumura in 1910. The species belongs to a associated with wetland and grasses. Records indicate presence in Mediterranean regions including parts of Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chloriona sicula: //klɔːˈriːoʊnə ˈsɪkjʊlə//

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Habitat

Associated with wetland and marshy environments; members of the Chloriona are generally found in with grasses and sedges.

Distribution

Recorded from Adana (Turkey), Aegean region, Apulia (Italy), Boeotia (Greece), and the Cyclades islands.

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Taxonomic note

The was described by Japanese entomologist Shōnen Matsumura in 1910. The Chloriona is part of the tribe Delphacini within the Delphacinae.

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