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First immature of the New World treehopper Campylocentrus nigris Funkhouser, 1930 (Hemiptera, Membracidae, Centrotinae, Boocerini) and biological notes from Costa Rica

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The last immature stage of the New World treehopper Campylocentrus nigris Funkhouser, 1930 is described for the first time. Detailed figures of the adult are also provided, as well as new records, data on its behavior, distribution for Costa Rica, and host plants. Its host plant, chayote, is an important food staple locally and also a U.S. import. Panama is a new country record for the species.

Source: ZooKeys

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1249.152868

Authors: Andrey J. Peraza-Sánchez, Stuart H. McKamey

Institutions: Distance State University, National Museum of Natural History

Language: English

Topic: Hemiptera Insect Studies

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $754

OpenAlex ID: W4413311612

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