Cixidia

Fieber, 1866

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Cixidia is a of planthoppers in the Achilidae, first described by Franz Xaver Fieber in 1866. Members of this genus are found in Europe and North America. The genus belongs to the tribe Achilini and subtribe Cixidiina within the Achilinae.

Cixidia by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.Cixidia colorata by (c) Dan MacNeal, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dan MacNeal. Used under a CC-BY license.Cixidia colorata by (c) Dan MacNeal, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dan MacNeal. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cixidia: /sɪkˈsɪdiə/

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Identification

Achilidae planthoppers, including Cixidia, can be recognized by their reticulate wing venation and often enlarged hind tibiae with prominent spines. Distinction from other achilid requires examination of genitalic structures and detailed wing venation patterns.

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Distribution

Europe and North America. Specific distribution records include Norway and Sweden.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Achilidae generaSimilar reticulate wing venation and body plan; requires detailed morphological examination to distinguish.

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Taxonomic placement

Cixidia is placed in the subtribe Cixidiina, tribe Achilini, Achilinae within Achilidae.

Observation frequency

The has been documented in at least 1,112 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is moderately encountered by naturalists.

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