Kosswigianella irrutilo
Hamilton, 2002
Kosswigianella irrutilo is a of planthopper in the Delphacidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. It is a small, slender insect with the characteristic of delphacid planthoppers, including a prominent movable spur on the hind tibia. The species is known from Colorado in North America. Like other members of Delphacidae, it likely inhabits grassland and wetland associated with its plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kosswigianella irrutilo: /kɔs.wiˈɡi.a.nɛl.la i.ˈru.ti.loʊ/
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Identification
As a member of Delphacidae, this possesses the -diagnostic movable spur on the hind tibia, distinguishing it from other planthopper families within Fulgoromorpha. Species-level identification requires examination of male genitalia and other fine morphological characters described in the original taxonomic work.
Distribution
Known from Colorado, United States. Distribution records indicate presence in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Kosswigianella species share the same -level morphological features and require detailed examination of male genitalia and other subtle characters for reliable separation.
- Other Delphacidae members share the hind tibial spur and general body plan; identification to and requires specialized taxonomic knowledge and microscopic examination.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The Kosswigianella was established by Dlabola in 1960, with subsequently described from various regions. Kosswigianella irrutilo was described by Hamilton in 2002 based on material from Colorado.
Data limitations
This has no observations in iNaturalist and minimal published biological information beyond the original taxonomic description. Most aspects of its , , and associations remain undocumented.