Hesperotingis
Parshley, 1917
Hesperotingis is a of in the , containing approximately eight described . The genus was established by Parshley in 1917. Species are distributed across North America, with records from the eastern and central United States and western regions. The genus is part of the diverse lace bug fauna that feeds on sap.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperotingis: //hɛˌspɛroʊˈtɪndʒɪs//
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Identification
Members of Hesperotingis can be distinguished from other by their reticulated, lace-like typical of the , with specific diagnostic features requiring examination of antennal structure and pronotal . The genus name refers to its western (Hespero-) distribution relative to other tingid groups described at the time.
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, and western North America (H. occidentalis).
Similar Taxa
- Other Tingidae generaSimilar lace-like appearance; Hesperotingis distinguished by specific morphological features of and .
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Species List
The contains eight described : H. antennata Parshley, 1917; H. duryi (Osborn and Drake, 1916); H. floridana Drake, 1928; H. fuscata Parshley, 1917; H. illinoiensis Drake, 1918; H. mississipiensis Drake, 1928; H. mississippiensis Drake, 1928 (likely a spelling variant of the preceding); and H. occidentalis Drake, 1922.