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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cyrtolobus tuberosus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Cyrtolobus pallidifrontis
- Cyrtolobus clarus
- Cyrtolobus vanduzii
- Cyrtolobus vau
- Cyrtolobus fenestratus
- Cyrtolobus arcuatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Membracidae
- Genus
- Cyrtolobus
- Species
- Cyrtolobus tuberosus
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