Dictyssa quadravitrea
Doering, 1938
Dictyssa quadravitrea is a of planthopper in the Tropiduchidae, described by Doering in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Elicini within the Elicinae. The species is known from California and represents one of the documented members of the Dictyssa in North America. Like other tropiduchids, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap, though specific associations remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dictyssa quadravitrea: /dɪkˈtɪsə ˌkwɑːdrəˈvɪtriə/
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Distribution
California, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with specific locality data from California.
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Nomenclature
Authorship attributed to Doering, 1938. The specific epithet 'quadravitrea' (from Latin 'quadr-' meaning four and 'vitrea' meaning glassy or transparent) likely refers to a diagnostic wing character, though original description has not been consulted.