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Alchisme grossa is a species of treehopper. Membracids are defined by their pronotum, which has a variety of functions. Alchisme grossa are a subsocial species found in neotropical South and Central America. They can live on a variety of solanaceous species, such as Brugmansia suaveolens and Solanum ursinum. This species of treehopper was discovered in 1846.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Alchisme grossa 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Membracidae
- Genus
- Alchisme
- Species
- Alchisme grossa
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