Omolicna mcateei

(Dozier, 1928)

Omolicna mcateei is a of planthopper in the Derbidae, first described by Dozier in 1928. It belongs to the tribe Cenchreini, a group of derbid planthoppers characterized by their slender bodies and often distinctive wing patterns. The species is known from the southeastern United States, with documented occurrences in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Like other derbids, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific associations remain undocumented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Omolicna mcateei: /oʊˈmɒlɪk.nə məˈkæti.aɪ/

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Distribution

Southeastern United States: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described by Dozier in 1928. The Omolicna was established by Fennah in 1952, and this was subsequently transferred to it.

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