Isodelphax plenatra

(Beamer, 1948)

Isodelphax plenatra is a of planthopper in the Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1948. Members of this family are characterized by a distinctive spur on the hind tibia. As a delphacid planthopper, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using . The Isodelphax contains relatively few described species, and detailed biological information for I. plenatra remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Isodelphax plenatra: //ˌaɪsoʊˈdɛlfæks plɪˈneɪtrə//

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Similar Taxa

  • Isodelphax basalisShared ; close morphological similarity in body plan and size, requiring examination of male genitalia and wing venation for definitive separation
  • Other Delphacidae genera-level characters such as the movable spur on the hind tibia and reticulate wing venation pattern; -level distinction requires detailed study of and proportions plus genitalia structure

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