Stobaera affinis

Van Duzee, 1909

Stobaera affinis is a of planthopper in the Delphacidae, described by Van Duzee in 1909. It is currently recognized as a valid species within the Stobaera, though it has been treated as a synonym of Stobaera tricarinata in some taxonomic treatments. The species is known from North America. Delphacid planthoppers are generally small, sap-feeding insects associated with grasses and other herbaceous plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stobaera affinis: /stoʊˈbɪərə əˈfɪnɪs/

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Distribution

North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Stobaera tricarinataStobaera affinis has been treated as a synonym of this in some taxonomic treatments; separation requires examination of morphological characters and taxonomic authority.

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