Phyllodinus nervatus

Van Duzee, 1897

Phyllodinus nervatus is a of delphacid planthopper in the Delphacidae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1897. The species is known from North America, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware. As a member of Delphacidae, it belongs to a family characterized by a movable spur on the hind tibia, a trait distinguishing them from other planthopper families.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllodinus nervatus: //fɪloʊˈdaɪnəs nɜːrˈveɪtəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada, and from Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware in the United States.

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Taxonomic placement

Phyllodinus nervatus is classified within the tribe Delphacini and subtribe Delphacina, reflecting its position among the more derived delphacid lineages.

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