Tollius
Stål, 1870
Species Guides
2Tollius is a of broad-headed bugs in the Alydidae, established by Carl Stål in 1870. These true bugs (Hemiptera) are characterized by their distinctive . The genus contains at least four described .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tollius: /ˈtɔl.i.us/
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Identification
Members of Tollius can be distinguished from other alydine by their broad, somewhat flattened structure, a defining trait of the Alydidae . Specific -level identification requires examination of genitalic characters and detailed morphological features not visible in field observations.
Distribution
Recorded from California, Colorado, New York, and Utah in the United States. The likely has a broader distribution in North America, but published records are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- AlydusBoth belong to the Alydinae and share the broad-headed bug ; Tollius are generally smaller and have different antennal proportions.
- MegamelusFormerly placed in Alydidae, now in Delphacidae; Tollius lacks the enlarged hind characteristic of delphacid planthoppers and has true mouthparts.