Alaruasa lepida
(Spinola, 1839)
Alaruasa lepida is a fulgorid planthopper first described by Spinola in 1839. Originally placed in the Poiocera, it was later transferred to Alaruasa. The species belongs to the Fulgoridae, a group of true bugs known for their often elaborate projections. Records indicate occurrence in parts of Mexico (Nuevo León, Veracruz), Guatemala (Baja Verapaz), and Texas, USA.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alaruasa lepida: /ˌaləˈruːəˌsɑ ˈlɛpɪdə/
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Distribution
Documented from Nuevo León and Veracruz in Mexico; Baja Verapaz in Guatemala; and Texas in the United States. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests possible specificity or incomplete sampling.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Poiocera lepida by Spinola in 1839, this was subsequently transferred to the Alaruasa. The basionym Poiocera lepida remains in synonymy.