Van-duzee-1923
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Megalopsallus humeralis
Megalopsallus humeralis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, originally described by Van Duzee in 1923 as Sthenarus humeralis. It belongs to the subfamily Phylinae, a group of small predatory or phytophagous true bugs commonly known as leaf bugs or plant bugs. The genus Megalopsallus comprises small mirids distributed primarily in western North America and adjacent regions of Mexico. This species has been documented from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Nymphocixia unipunctata
Nymphocixia unipunctata is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. The species belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. It is one of relatively few documented species in the genus Nymphocixia. Like other cixiids, it is presumed to feed on plant vascular fluids using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Oecleus monilipennis
A small planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other cixiids, it likely feeds on plant roots during the nymphal stage and above-ground plant parts as an adult. The specific epithet 'monilipennis' refers to the beaded or necklace-like appearance of the wing venation.
Paradascalia edax
Paradascalia edax is a species of planthopper in the family Flatidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Selizini and is one of relatively few documented species in the genus Paradascalia. Like other flatid planthoppers, it likely possesses the broad, flattened body form characteristic of this family. The species has been recorded from limited localities in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Prairiana moneta
Prairiana moneta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Gyponini, described by Van Duzee in 1923. It is a member of the Nearctic fauna with documented occurrence in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. As with other Gyponini, it likely inhabits grassland and shrubland ecosystems where it feeds on vascular plant sap.