Phylloscelis pallescens is a of planthopper in the Dictyopharidae, first described by Germar in 1839. It belongs to the tribe Phylloscelini, characterized by leaf-like body forms. The species has been recorded in several central and southeastern U.S. states including Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas.
Distribution
Recorded from Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas in the United States.
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Taxonomic Note
The Phylloscelis is placed in the tribe Phylloscelini within Dictyopharinae. The Dictyopharidae was formerly treated as a subfamily of Fulgoridae but is now recognized as a distinct family within the superfamily Fulgoroidea.
Observation Data
As of the data source, iNaturalist records 13 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.