Teleonemia barberi
Drake, 1918
Teleonemia barberi is a of lace bug in the Tingidae, described by Drake in 1918. The species belongs to a known for species that feed on plants in the family Lamiaceae, particularly mints and related herbs. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona and Texas. As with other tingids, it likely has the characteristic reticulated, lace-like forewings that give the family its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Teleonemia barberi: /ˌtɛliəˈniːmiə ˈbɑːrbəri/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona and Texas in the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America with specific occurrences in ARIOO and TEXOO.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'barberi' honors Herbert Spencer Barber (1882-1950), an American entomologist who worked extensively on Hemiptera and Coleoptera. The Teleonemia contains numerous , many of which are associated with specific plants in the mint (Lamiaceae).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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