Fitchiella minor

Lawson, 1933

Fitchiella minor is a of planthopper in the Caliscelidae, described by Lawson in 1933. It belongs to the same as the better-known Fitchiella robertsonii, the 'ball-nosed planthopper.' As a member of the Caliscelidae, it is a small, jumping insect within the order Hemiptera. Very little specific information has been published about this species compared to its .

Pronunciation

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Distribution

Arizona, United States. GBIF records indicate occurrence in this state, though detailed distribution data are sparse.

Similar Taxa

Fitchiella robertsoniiCongeneric with which it shares -level characteristics; F. robertsonii is larger and better studied, known for its distinctive ball-shaped beak and remarkable jumping ability

More Details

Taxonomic note

Fitchiella minor was described by Lawson in 1933, predating F. robertsonii (described 1951). The Fitchiella belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the Caliscelinae.

Data limitations

Unlike F. robertsonii, which has been the subject of intensive recent study, F. minor remains poorly documented in the literature. Available sources provide only basic taxonomic and limited distributional information.