Membracis mexicana explained

Membracis mexicana is a species of treehopper within the family Membracidae.[1] The species can be found distributed from California to Colombia and Ecuador.[2] [3] The coloration of adults is black with yellow markings on the body, whereas nymphs start out black before eventually becoming white with 3 black dots and a reddish belt separating thorax and abdomen.[4] Adults are considered minor pests in crops such as Avocados.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Security check . 2024-03-22 . www.biolib.cz.
  2. Web site: Membracis mexicana Guérin-Méneville - Encyclopedia of Life . 2024-03-22 . eol.org.
  3. Web site: Membracis mexicana Guérin-Méneville . 2024-03-22 . www.gbif.org . en.
  4. Web site: Membracis mexicana . 2024-03-22 . Arboretum Universidad Francisco Marroquín . es.