Muirodelphax arvensis
(Fitch, 1851)
Muirodelphax arvensis is a of delphacid planthopper first described by Fitch in 1851. It belongs to the Delphacidae, a group of small, sap-feeding insects commonly known as planthoppers. The species is recorded from North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, and California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Muirodelphax arvensis: //ˌmjʊɪroʊˈdɛlfæks ɑrˈvɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
North America. Documented records include: Alberta (Canada), British Columbia (Canada), Arizona (United States), Arkansas (United States), and California (United States).
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Fitch in 1851. The Muirodelphax is part of the tribe Delphacini within the Delphacinae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
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