Shellenius

Ball, 1928

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Shellenius is a small of planthoppers in the Derbidae, Otiocerinae, tribe Otiocerini. The genus was established by Ball in 1928 and contains distributed in the eastern United States and Mesoamerica. At least one species has been documented in association with palms in Rica. A recent taxonomic revision transferred Otiocerus interruptus Fowler to this genus as Shellenius interruptus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Shellenius: /ʃəˈliːniəs/

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Habitat

Associated with palms; at least one described from Rica is specifically linked to this plant.

Distribution

Eastern United States and Mesoamerica; includes Rica.

Host Associations

  • palms - At least one associated with palms in Rica

Similar Taxa

  • OtiocerusShellenius was historically confused with Otiocerus; Otiocerus interruptus was transferred to Shellenius based on examination of Fowler type material

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