Dyctidea angustata
Uhler, 1889
Dyctidea angustata is a planthopper in the Tropiduchidae, first described by Uhler in 1889. It belongs to the tribe Elicini within the Elicinae. Records indicate presence in California and North America generally. Very little specific biological information has been documented for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dyctidea angustata: /dɪkˈtaɪdiːə ˌæŋɡʊˈsteɪtə/
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Identification
As a member of Tropiduchidae, it likely shares the characteristic of a rounded or triangular with the extending downward. The specific epithet "angustata" (Latin for "narrowed") may refer to a constricted body region, though original description details are not provided here. Definitive identification requires comparison with and other Dyctidea .
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Distribution
Recorded from California and North America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in California with broader North American range indicated.
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Taxonomic placement
Dyctidea angustata is classified in tribe Elicini, Elicinae within Tropiduchidae. This tribe-level placement distinguishes it from other tropiduchid lineages.
Data scarcity
Only one iNaturalist observation has been recorded. The appears poorly documented in modern literature, with most information deriving from original 19th century description.