Leuronota maculata
(Crawford, 1910)
Leuronota maculata is a in the Triozidae, first described by Crawford in 1910. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, the true bugs. As a member of the psyllid superfamily Psylloidea, it shares characteristics with other jumping plant lice, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leuronota maculata: /ˌlʊərəˈnoʊtə ˌmækjʊˈleɪtə/
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Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate occurrence in Arkansas (ARIOO), northwest Missouri (NWMOO), and Texas (TEXOO). iNaturalist reports 131 observations, suggesting established in these regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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