The genus Anotia belongs to the family Membracidae, a group of treehoppers known for their ornate and often bizarre pronotal structures. Species within this genus are typically small, sap-feeding insects found in various regions of the Americas, particularly in forested or vegetated habitats where their host plants are abundant. Anotia species are characterized by their extended pronotum, which may take on unusual shapes that resemble thorns or leaf fragments—an effective form of camouflage against predators.