Scolops pruinosus
Breakey, 1929
Scolops pruinosus is a planthopper in the Dictyopharidae, characterized by an elongated rostrum or 'horn' projecting from the . Like other members of the Scolops, it is a small, squat insect with reduced wings in some individuals. The genus is to North America, ranging from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico. These planthoppers feed on plant sap, primarily from plants in the families Asteraceae and Chenopodiaceae. Very little is known about the specific of S. pruinosus, as most Scolops species remain poorly studied.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scolops pruinosus: //ˈskoʊ.lɒps pruːˈiː.noʊ.səs//
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid including dry fields, prairies, and grasslands. Has been observed in shortgrass prairie environments in Colorado.
Distribution
Recorded from Colorado, USA. The Scolops occurs throughout southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico.
Diet
Feeds on plant sap from plants, primarily in the Asteraceae and Chenopodiaceae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: August 2014
- Ants in the Nest: A Possible Emerging Pressure on Sea Turtles
- Periodical Cicadas, 2024: Entomologists Prepare for the Six-Week Serenade
- A “superb” southwestern Missouri cicada | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Pacific Cicada Killer
- August “jug trap” run | Beetles In The Bush