Pissonotus flabellatus
(Ball, 1903)
Pissonotus flabellatus is a of delphacid planthopper in the Delphacidae, first described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to a of small, grass-feeding planthoppers. The species has been documented in the eastern and southeastern United States. Like other delphacids, it possesses a distinctive movable spur on the hind tibia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pissonotus flabellatus: /ˌpɪsəˈnoʊtəs fləˈbɛlətəs/
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Identification
As a member of Delphacidae, P. flabellatus can be recognized by the presence of a large, mobile spur at the apex of the hind tibia—a diagnostic feature of the . Specific identification to level within Pissonotus requires examination of male genitalia and detailed comparison with .
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Distribution
Documented from Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, and District of Columbia. The broader range extends through eastern North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pissonotus species share the same general body plan and preferences; precise identification requires genitalic examination.
- Other Delphacidae generaAll delphacids share the hind tibial spur; Pissonotus are distinguished by specific combinations of and genitalic characters.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'flabellatus' refers to a fan-shaped structure, likely describing a morphological feature of the original specimen.