Abolloptera bistriata

(Caldwell, 1945)

Abolloptera bistriata is the sole in the Abolloptera, a group of planthoppers in the Issidae. It is found in Texas and north-eastern Mexico. The species was described by Caldwell in 1945. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Abolloptera bistriata: /əˌbɒloʊˈptɛrə bɪˈstraɪətə/

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Distribution

Texas, United States; north-eastern Mexico (including Nuevo León)

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Taxonomic notes

Abolloptera is a within the planthopper Issidae. The was originally described by Caldwell in 1945.

Observation rarity

Only 4 observations of this have been recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.

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