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Vanduzea segmentata
Species of insect From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vanduzea segmentata is a species of treehopper belonging to the genus Vanduzea. It was first described by the British entomologist William Weekes Fowler in 1895, as Hypamastris segmentata.[1]
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Vanduzea segmentata is quite small, with males being 3–4 millimetres long and females being 4–5 millimetres long.[1] Their pronotum is low and rounded. Females are typically more green than males. Nymphs are brown-coloured.[2]
Habitat
Vanduzea segmentata is found across the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.[3] It is also found in Hawaii.[4] This is most likely due to certain insects and plants helping spread the species' range.[2]
Food
Due to its wide range, V. segmentata feeds on multiple types of trees and plants, such as:
References
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