Agalmatium

Emeljanov, 1971

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Agalmatium is a of planthoppers in the Issidae, first described by Emeljanov in 1971. in this genus are characterized by compact body form, short , and distinctive leg . The genus is native to the Mediterranean region, with one species introduced to California.

Agalmatium bilobum by (c) Don Loarie, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Agalmatium bilobum by (c) Don Loarie, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Agalmatium bilobum by (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agalmatium: /əˌɡælməˈtiːəm/

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Identification

Distinguished from related by the first segment of hind legs (metatarsomere) bearing only two intermediate spines apically, and by the absence of horizontal transverse carinae in the upper part of the forehead. Body compact with short, wide ; wings well-developed but short; legs short and robust.

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Habitat

Mediterranean terrestrial environments; specific microhabitat preferences within this region are not well documented.

Distribution

Native range extends across the Mediterranean basin from Portugal, Morocco, and Tunisia eastward to Israel, Crimea, and the Caucasus. Agalmatium bilobum has been introduced and established in California, USA.

Human Relevance

Agalmatium bilobum has been introduced to California, USA, though its ecological or economic impact there has not been documented.

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