Ormenaria
Metcalf & Bruner, 1948
Species Guides
2- Ormenaria barberi
- Ormenaria rufifascia(Palm Flatid Planthopper)
Ormenaria is a of flatid planthoppers in the Flatidae, established by Metcalf and Bruner in 1948. The genus contains at least two described native to North America, including the economically notable palm flatid planthopper (Ormenaria rufifascia). Species in this genus are characterized by their flattened, often leaf-like body form typical of flatid planthoppers. The genus is placed in the tribe Siphantini within the Flatinae.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Ormenaria can be distinguished from other flatid by their placement in the tribe Siphantini. Ormenaria rufifascia, the palm flatid planthopper, is recognizable by its association with palms and its (reddish-brown) fasciated wing pattern. Ormenaria barberi can be distinguished from O. rufifascia by differences in wing coloration and pattern, though specific diagnostic features require examination of wing venation and body proportions. The genus shares the characteristic broad, flattened body and wings held tent-like over the body typical of Flatidae.
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Distribution
North America. The is native to this region, with occurrences documented in the United States.
Host Associations
- palms - Ormenaria rufifascia is commonly known as the palm flatid planthopper, indicating a documented association with palm plants (Arecaceae). The specific range within palms and host associations for O. barberi have not been established from available sources.
Human Relevance
Ormenaria rufifascia, the palm flatid planthopper, has been documented as a pest of ornamental palms. Its reflects its economic and horticultural significance in palm and landscaping.
Similar Taxa
- other Flatidae generaOrmenaria can be distinguished from other flatid planthopper by tribal placement (Siphantini) and subtle differences in wing venation and body proportions, though visual separation without examination may be difficult due to shared characteristics.
- OrmenoidesThe name Ormenaria is similar to Ormenoides, another flatid genus. These are separate genera distinguished by different authors and taxonomic histories; care should be taken to verify the correct spelling in identification.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Metcalf and Bruner in 1948. It has been consistently placed in Flatidae, with modern classifications assigning it to the tribe Siphantini within the Flatinae.
Species composition
Two are currently recognized: Ormenaria barberi (Van Duzee, 1912) and Ormenaria rufifascia (Walker, 1851). The latter was originally described in the Poeciloptera by Walker in 1851 and later transferred to Ormenaria.