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Norvellina apachana
Norvellina apachana is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the genus Norvellina, which is part of the diverse tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically minute, often colorful insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species epithet 'apachana' suggests an association with the Apache region of the southwestern United States.
Palonica pyramidata ampliata
Palonica pyramidata ampliata is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae. Treehoppers in this genus are characterized by their enlarged, often ornate pronotum that extends over the body. The subspecies epithet "ampliata" suggests enlarged or amplified features relative to the nominate form.
Palonica pyramidata nasuta
A subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, characterized by the pronounced pronotal modifications typical of the group. Belongs to the tribe Telamonini within subfamily Smiliinae. Described by Ball in 1931.
Telamona vestita carynotana
Telamona vestita carynotana is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the diverse genus Telamona, which is part of the Nearctic tribe Telamonini within subfamily Smiliinae. Treehoppers in this genus are characterized by pronounced pronotal modifications that create distinctive silhouettes. This subspecies has been documented from California and Oregon.