Cixidia brittoni
(Metcalf, 1923)
Cixidia brittoni is a of planthopper in the Achilidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. The species belongs to a poorly studied group of fulgoroid insects. Distribution records indicate occurrence in northeastern and north-central North America, with observations from Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cixidia brittoni: /sɪkˈsɪd.i.ə ˈbrɪt.əˌnaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Connecticut, and New York. The disjunct distribution between western Canada (British Columbia) and eastern North America suggests either broader range than currently documented or potential cryptic diversity requiring further study.
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Taxonomic note
The Cixidia belongs to the Achilidae, a group of planthoppers distinguished from the related Cixiidae by features of the wing venation and male genitalia. The family Achilidae is considerably less diverse and less studied than Cixiidae.