Cyrtolobus dixianus
| Cyrtolobus dixianus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Membracidae |
| Genus: | Cyrtolobus |
| Species: | C. dixianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtolobus dixianus Woodruff, 1924 | |
Cyrtolobus dixianus is a species of treehopper belonging to the genus Cyrtolobus. It was first described by L. B. Woodruff in 1924.[1]
Description
C. dixianus is one of the largest species of its genus, with adult males averaging about 6.5 mm (0.26 in) and females averaging about 7 mm (0.28 in). The pronotum of males are typically dark brown, riddled with yellow spots, while females are green. Their head has a yellowish-green hue if male, and more of a pale brown if female.[2]
Habitat
C. dixianus is found in the Midwest-Southeastern area of the United States.[3] The adult is typically observed in April and May. It feeds on many types of oaks, including Quercus alba, Q. falcata, Q. palustris and Q. stellata.[2]
References
- ^ "Species Cyrtolobus dixianus". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ a b "Hoppers of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "Observations". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-01-08.