Neaethus vitripennis is a of tropiduchid planthopper first described by Stål in 1854. It belongs to the Tropiduchidae, a group of planthoppers within the suborder Auchenorrhyncha. The species is known to occur in North America, with documented records from Arizona and California. As a member of the Tropiduchidae, it shares the family's characteristic body plan and wing structure typical of this planthopper lineage.
Distribution
Documented from North America, specifically Arizona and California. GBIF records confirm presence in these states.
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'vitripennis' (from Latin 'vitri-' meaning glass and 'pennis' meaning wing) likely refers to the glassy or transparent appearance of the wings, a common feature in many Tropiduchidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- How Jeff Smith’s 'Neighborly' Project Will Benefit the Bohart Museum of Entomology | Bug Squad
- Publications | Entomology Research Museum
- Homalodisca vitripennis Archives - Entomology Today
- A New Guide for Understanding Insect Vectors of Plant Pathogen Xylella fastidiosa
- Pierce's Disease: Areawide Project Shows IPM Success for 20 Years