Flatid-planthopper

Guides

• Flataloides signata

  Flataloides signata is a species of flatid planthopper in the family Flatidae, first described by Melichar in 1902. Like other flatid planthoppers, it possesses a distinctive broad, flattened body shape with wings held in a tent-like or roof-like manner over the abdomen. The species is recorded from Texas, though detailed ecological information remains limited in available sources.

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• Flatormenis proxima

  Northern Flatid Planthopper, Mealy Flatid Planthopper

  Flatormenis proxima, commonly known as the northern flatid planthopper or mealy flatid planthopper, is a species of flatid planthopper in the family Flatidae. The species is attracted to blacklights and has been documented in autumn blacklight surveys in North America. As a member of the order Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.

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• Ormenaria rufifascia

  Palm Flatid Planthopper

  Ormenaria rufifascia is a flatid planthopper commonly found on palms in Florida and parts of the Caribbean. Adults and nymphs are visually conspicuous. Dense populations produce honeydew, which can lead to extensive sooty mold growth on host plants, causing aesthetic damage even though the insect is usually not a serious pest.

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