Pissonotus basalis

Van Duzee, 1897

Pissonotus basalis is a of delphacid planthopper in the Delphacidae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1897. The species is known to occur in North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Canada, and multiple U.S. states including Connecticut, Delaware, and Florida. As a member of the Delphacidae, it belongs to a family characterized by small, slender insects with a distinctive large movable spur on the hind tibia.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pissonotus basalis: /pɪˈsɒnətəs bəˈseɪlɪs/

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Distribution

North America. Documented occurrences include Alberta (Canada), Connecticut, Delaware, and Florida (USA).

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