Acanalonia similis
Doering, 1932
Acanalonia similis is a small planthopper in the Acanaloniidae, measuring 4.2–4.9 mm in length. It occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The species is distinguished from its close relative Acanalonia invenusta by more prominent reticulation (network-like sculpturing) across its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanalonia similis: /əˌkænəˈloʊniə ˈsɪmɪlɪs/
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Identification
Acanalonia similis can be distinguished from the visually similar Acanalonia invenusta by examining the : A. similis possesses more prominent reticulation (network-like surface sculpturing) compared to the smoother elytra of A. invenusta. The measures 4.2–4.9 mm in body length.
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Distribution
Southwestern United States: Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Similar Taxa
- Acanalonia invenustaVisually similar congeneric ; distinguished by less prominent elytral reticulation and smoother surface sculpturing.