Flatid
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Flatoides
Flatoides is a genus of planthoppers in the family Flatidae, subfamily Flatoidinae. Members of this genus are characterized by their flattened, often broad body shape typical of flatid planthoppers. The genus was established by Félix Édouard Guérin-Méneville in 1844. Species within Flatoides are distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in the Old World tropics including parts of Africa, Asia, and associated islands. Like other flatids, they are sap-feeding insects that inhabit vegetation where they feed on plant phloem.
Flatormenis
Northern Flatid Planthopper
Flatormenis is a genus of flatid planthoppers in the family Flatidae, established by Melichar in 1923. The genus contains approximately 15 described species distributed across North and Central America. These planthoppers are characterized by their broad, flattened bodies and wings held in a tent-like or roof-like position over the body. They are nocturnally active and frequently attracted to artificial light sources.
Flatormenis saucia
Flatormenis saucia is a species of planthopper in the family Flatidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1912. The species belongs to the tribe Siphantini within the subfamily Flatinae. Planthoppers in this family are commonly known as flatid planthoppers and are recognized by their broad, flattened bodies and often waxy or powdery appearance. Flatormenis saucia is documented from the southwestern United States and adjacent regions.
Ormenoides venusta
Ormenoides venusta is a flatid planthopper native to North America. This species is univoltine, with first instar nymphs emerging in May. It has been documented feeding on paw paw (Asimina triloba) leaves. Nymphs produce conspicuous white waxy secretions that cover their bodies, while adults develop a powdery wax coating in shades of grey, green, or blue.
Petrusa
Petrusa is a genus of planthoppers in the family Flatidae, subfamily Flatinae. Members of this genus are found in the Neotropical region, with Petrusa epilepsis being a notable species associated with seagrape and other host plants in the Caribbean. The genus is characterized by the typical flatid morphology with wings held tent-like over the body and parallel cross-veins along the costal margin of the forewings.