Delphacodes truncata
Beamer, 1948
Delphacodes truncata is a of planthopper in the Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to the Delphacodes, a group of small, delicate planthoppers commonly known as delphacids. The species name 'truncata' refers to a truncated or shortened feature, likely some aspect of the genitalia or wing structure as is common in this group's . As a member of the Delphacidae, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with grasses and sedges.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Delphacodes truncata: /dɛlˈfækoʊdiːz trʌŋˈkeɪtə/
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Distribution
North America (present according to GBIF records). Specific locality data within North America is not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- A Crafty Time at the Bohart Museum of Entomology | Bug Squad
- Publications | Entomology Research Museum
- Catasticta truncata - Entomology Today
- Urban Wonder: Rare Butterfly Thrives in One of Ecuador's Largest Cities
- Acmaeodera carlota in northern Arizona | Beetles In The Bush
- Pablo Sebastian Padron, Ph.D. - Entomology Today