Ormenaria rufifascia
(Walker, 1851)
Palm Flatid Planthopper
Ormenaria rufifascia is a flatid planthopper commonly found on palms in Florida and parts of the Caribbean. and nymphs are visually conspicuous. Dense produce honeydew, which can lead to extensive growth on plants, causing aesthetic damage even though the insect is usually not a serious pest.
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Habitat
Associated with palms (Arecaceae), specifically observed on some of palms in Florida.
Distribution
Recorded from Florida, Georgia (USA), Cuba (Isla de la Juventud, Pinar del Río), and Saint-Martin.
Diet
Phloem sap feeder on palms.
Host Associations
- palms - plantspecific palm not identified in available sources
Behavior
Dense produce honeydew that supports extensive coatings of on plants. Both and nymphs are conspicuous and often attract human attention.
Human Relevance
Sometimes indirectly causes aesthetic damage to ornamental palms through honeydew production and subsequent growth. Usually not considered a serious pest.