Acanalonia grandicella
Doering, 1932
Acanalonia grandicella is a small planthopper in the Acanaloniidae, first described by Doering in 1932. The species belongs to a family commonly known as lanternflies or planthoppers, characterized by their distinctive flattened, often angular body shapes. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only one documented observation on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanalonia grandicella: //ˌækəˌnæloʊˈniːə ˌɡrændəˈsɛlə//
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Identification
Members of Acanaloniidae can be recognized by their broad, somewhat flattened bodies and the presence of a characteristic structure. Acanalonia grandicella is distinguished from by its larger size relative to related , as suggested by the specific epithet "grandicella" (meaning "large " or "large little one").
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona and California in the southwestern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Acanalonia conicaA widespread in the same with overlapping distribution in North America; A. grandicella is distinguished by its larger size.
- Acanalonia bivittataAnother North American Acanalonia ; A. grandicella lacks the paired pale stripes characteristic of A. bivittata.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by German entomologist Adolf Doering in 1932, this remains poorly known with minimal subsequent taxonomic study.
Data scarcity
With only one iNaturalist observation and limited museum records, A. grandicella appears genuinely rare or undercollected, though this may reflect specificity or identification challenges rather than true rarity.