Nothodelphax occlusa
(Van Duzee, 1897)
Nothodelphax occlusa is a planthopper in the Delphacidae. The has been documented utilizing Juncus effusus (soft rush) as a plant in the Pacific Northwest. Like other delphacids, it is likely associated with wetland and marsh where its host plant grows.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nothodelphax occlusa: /ˌnoʊθəˈdɛlfæks ɑˈkluːsə/
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Habitat
Associated with supporting Juncus effusus, including wetlands, marshes, and rush-dominated areas. The Pacific Northwest has been specifically documented in soft rush stands.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, Baja California, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Host Associations
- Juncus effusus - plantConfirmed plant association in the Pacific Northwest region
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Taxonomic note
Originally described by Van Duzee in 1897. The belongs to a of delphacid planthoppers commonly associated with sedges and rushes.