Biology:Zelopsis nothofagi

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Short description: Species of true bug


Zelopsis nothofagi
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Zelopsis
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Z. nothofagi
Binomial name
Zelopsis nothofagi
Evans, 1966

Zelopsis nothofagi is a species of leafhopper than is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

Zelopsis nothofagi was described in 1966.[1]

Description

Depending on sex, Zelopsis nothofagi is between 3–4 mm in length.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Zelopsis nothofagi is widespread on the North Island and South Island of New Zealand. The leafhopper is known to occur in predominantly from lowland to subalpine zones in Nothofagus forest habitat.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Evans, J. W. (1966-12-31). "The leafhoppers and froghoppers of Australia and New Zealand (Homoptera: Cicadelloidea and Cercopoidea)" (in English). doi:10.3853/j.0067-1967.12.1966.425. http://journals.australianmuseum.net.au/evans-1966-aust-mus-mem-12-1347/. 
  2. Larivière, M-C; Fletcher, MJ; Larochelle, A 2010. Auchenorrhyncha (Insecta: Hemiptera): catalogue. Fauna of New Zealand 63, 232 pages.

Wikidata ☰ Q10724426 entry