Xantholobus lateralis is a species of treehopper belonging to the subfamily Smiliinae. It was first described by Edward Payton Van Duzee in 1908.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Family: | Membracidae |
| Genus: | Xantholobus |
| Species: | X. lateralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Xantholobus lateralis Van Duzee, 1908
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Habitat edit
Xantholobus lateralis is found in eastern and central North America, near mixed hardwood forests. It is found from May to June.[2]
Diet edit
Xantholobus lateralis has been spotted feeding on species of Quercus (oak) and Betula (birch).[2]
References edit
- ^ "Species Xantholobus lateralis". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ a b c "Hoppers of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
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