Flatoidinae
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Flataloides
Flataloides is a genus of planthoppers in the family Flatidae, first described by Metcalf in 1938. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Flatoidinae, a group characterized by flattened, often leaf-like body forms. The genus contains multiple species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Flatid planthoppers are known for their distinctive waxy secretions and hopping flight when disturbed.
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.
Flatoidinus punctatus
Flatoidinus punctatus is a planthopper species in the family Flatidae, characterized by its flattened, often leaf-like body form typical of flatid planthoppers. The species was described by Walker in 1851 and occurs in the southeastern United States and Cuba. Like other flatids, adults possess wings that fold tent-like over the body, and nymphs produce waxy filaments for protection. The specific epithet 'punctatus' refers to punctate (spotted or dotted) markings on the body.