Scolops

Guides

• Scolops neomexicanus

  Scolops neomexicanus is a small planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by its distinctive elongated facial projection resembling a horn or 'nose.' The species is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Like other members of genus Scolops, it exhibits a squat, compact body form with wings typically held roof-like over the abdomen. The species was described by Lawson and Beamer in 1930 and is one of approximately 32 recognized species in the genus.

  planthopperDictyopharidaeScolopsrhinoceros-planthopperAuchenorrhynchaFulgoromorphasouthwestern-United-Statesarid-habitat-specialistcryptic-species-complexwaxy-secretion-producing-nymphs

• Scolops osborni

  Scolops osborni is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the genus Scolops, which comprises approximately 32 species restricted to North America. Like other members of this genus, S. osborni possesses a distinctive elongated facial projection or 'horn' that gives these insects their characteristic appearance. The species is known from the central United States, with records from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio.

  planthopperDictyopharidaeScolopsNorth-AmericaAuchenorrhynchaFulgoromorpha

• Scolops robustus

  Scolops robustus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the genus Scolops, a group of distinctive planthoppers characterized by an elongated facial projection often compared to a rhinoceros horn. The species is part of a genus endemic to southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Like other Scolops species, S. robustus is small (approximately 5-8 mm), typically straw-colored to brown or gray, and possesses the genus-defining elongated cephalic projection.

  planthopperDictyopharidaeScolopsFulgoromorphaAuchenorrhynchaHemipteraNorth-Americaarid-habitatgrassland

• Scolops viridis

  Green Dictyopharid Planthopper

  Scolops viridis is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their distinctive head structures and jumping abilities. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. As a member of the Dictyopharidae, it shares family-level characteristics of having an elongated, often enlarged head structure.

  planthopperDictyopharidaeFulgoromorphaHemipteraAuchenorrhynchaScolopsUnited-StatesSouthwestArizonaCaliforniaColoradoNew-MexicoTexas