Exortus punctiferus
Walker, 1851
Exortus punctiferus is a of planthopper in the Issidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1851. Taxonomic status remains disputed: Catalogue of Life treats it as a synonym of Exortus punctifer, while GBIF and iNaturalist recognize it as accepted. The Exortus belongs to the tribe Thioniini within the Issinae. Very few observations exist, with only six records on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exortus punctiferus: //ɛkˈsɔr.tus pʊŋkˈtɪ.fɛ.rus//
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The relationship between Exortus punctiferus (Walker, 1851) and Exortus punctifer requires clarification. Catalogue of Life lists punctiferus as a synonym of punctifer, while other sources maintain both as separate accepted names. This may reflect inconsistent application of the International Code of Zoological regarding original spellings.