Cyrtolobus tuberosus

Cyrtolobus tuberosus is a species of treehopper belonging to the genus Cyrtolobus. It was first described by Léon Fairmaire in 1846 as Thelia tuberosa. It is the largest treehopper in the Cyrtolobus genus, 9–10mm for females and 7–8mm for males.

Habitat

Cyrtolobus tuberosus is found across the eastern and central United States. It feeds on many types of oaks (Quercus), such as:

• Quercus alba
• Q. margarettae
• Q. marilandica
• Q. nigra
• Q. prinus
• Q. rubra
• Q. stellata
• Q. virginiana

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