Pissonotus binotatus
Spooner, 1912
Pissonotus binotatus is a of delphacid planthopper described by Spooner in 1912. It belongs to the Delphacidae, a group of small sap-feeding insects characterized by a movable spur on the hind tibia. The species occurs in the Caribbean and North America, with documented records from the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pissonotus binotatus: //ˌpɪsəˈnoʊtəs ˌbaɪnoʊˈteɪtəs//
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Identification
As a member of Delphacidae, this possesses the -diagnostic movable spur on the tibia. Specific distinguishing features from are not documented in available sources. The Pissonotus contains multiple similar species; precise identification requires examination of genitalic structures and comparison with .
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Distribution
Documented from the Caribbean and North America. Specific United States records include Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia. The full extent of its Caribbean distribution is not specified in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pissonotus speciesThe contains multiple morphologically similar delphacid planthoppers; -level identification requires detailed morphological examination.
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Taxonomic note
Authored by Spooner in 1912. The specific epithet 'binotatus' refers to two spots or markings, though the exact nature of these markings is not described in available sources.