Oethecoctonus oecanthi
(Riley, 1893)
Oethecoctonus oecanthi is a in the (formerly ). It is the of the Oethecoctonus, originally described by Riley in 1893. The genus contains three North species, with two additional species (O. ophrynopus and O. pleuralis) described in a 1983 revision.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oethecoctonus oecanthi: /ˌiːθɛˈkɒktənəs ˌiːˈkænθaɪ/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Oecanthus - name 'oecanthi' indicates association with (Oecanthus), though specific records are not documented in available sources
Ecological Role
of , likely contributing to of
Similar Taxa
- Oethecoctonus ophrynopusCongeneric described in same taxonomic revision; distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification
- Oethecoctonus pleuralisCongeneric described in same taxonomic revision; distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification