Pissonotus aphidioides

Van Duzee, 1897

Pissonotus aphidioides is a of delphacid planthopper in the Delphacidae, described by Van Duzee in 1897. It belongs to a characterized by small, slender planthoppers often associated with grasses. The species has been recorded across western North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pissonotus aphidioides: //ˌpɪsəˈnoʊtəs ˌæfɪdiˈɔɪdiːz//

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Distribution

Documented from Alberta, Canada and the southwestern United States including Arizona and California.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'aphidioides' suggests a resemblance to aphids (Aphididae), likely referring to the ' small size and soft-bodied appearance.

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