Leuronota maculata? Male? - Leuronota maculata

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Leuronota maculata? Male? - Leuronota maculata -

Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA
March 23, 2017
Size: 3 mm

Species determined by Dr. Jason Botz (after viewing these images)
Found by sweeping vegetation
Although this is the first time that I come across this beast, from personal communication, I understand that this species is common in Nogales, but I could not find any online images of it except for a wing diagram.
278 N Mariposa Rd, Nogales, AZ 85621
Coordinates: 31.336746, -110.966536

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Leuronota maculata? Male? - Leuronota maculata - male

Contributed by Salvador Vitanza on 23 March, 2017 - 4:28pm

Moved

Moved from Psylloidea.

… Chris Mallory, 23 March, 2017 - 4:51pm

Yes, L. maculata

Great find! This is a new genus and species for bugguide. I've only ever seen one photo of this species prior, from D.B Thomas from TX. The species is associated with Celtis pallida. Wonderful addition to the guide!

… Chris Mallory, 23 March, 2017 - 4:46pm

I am thrilled whenever I find something new for BG

Specially if it is something poorly illustrated online or a new genus/species to BG like in this case. Celtis pallida is rare in Nogales. I made probably 6 sweeps on Hop Bush (Dodonaea Viscosa) and Mexican Elderberry (Sambucus mexicana) when I found this bug.
Thank you Chris!

… Salvador Vitanza, 23 March, 2017 - 5:26pm

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