Fitchiella grandis
Lawson, 1933
Fitchiella grandis is a of planthopper in the Caliscelidae, described by Lawson in 1933. The Fitchiella belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the Caliscelinae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona. The genus Fitchiella is closely related to Fitchiella robertsonii, a species studied extensively for its remarkable jumping ability and prairie grass associations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Fitchiella grandis: /fɪˈkiːɛlə ˈɡrændɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, United States.
Similar Taxa
- Fitchiella robertsonii in the same Fitchiella; both belong to the tribe Peltonotellini and share the characteristic 'ball-nosed' beak , though F. robertsonii has been more extensively studied.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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