Amycle saxatilis
Van Duzee, 1914
Amycle saxatilis is a fulgorid planthopper described by Van Duzee in 1914. It belongs to the Fulgoridae, a group of large, often strikingly patterned planthoppers sometimes called lanternflies. The specific epithet "saxatilis" (meaning "of rocks" or "rock-dwelling") suggests an association with rocky . The Amycle is part of the Amyclinae, a primarily New World group. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amycle saxatilis: //əˈmaɪkli sɛkˈsætɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from California, USA based on distribution records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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