Scolops excultus

Lawson & Beamer, 1930

Scolops excultus is a small planthopper in the Dictyopharidae, characterized by an elongated frontal projection resembling a 'nose' or horn. It is one of 32 recognized species in the Scolops, which is to southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. The species is known from Colorado and Texas. Like other members of its genus, it feeds on plant sap but is not considered an agricultural pest.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scolops excultus: //ˈskoʊ.lɑps ɛkˈskʌl.təs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Colorado and Texas, United States.

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