Description

• Ciminus is a genus of small planthoppers in the family Cixiidae. Adults have compact to somewhat elongated bodies, prominent eyes, short antennae, and transparent wings that are often held roof-like over the abdomen. They are generally brown, grey, or yellowish, with subdued markings that provide camouflage among stems and foliage.

Range

• Ciminus is a New World genus occurring mainly in North and Central America, with species extending into tropical regions of the Americas. It occurs in Mexico, including western and southern regions, and may be encountered in Guerrero and the Zihuatanejo area where suitable habitat is present.

Habitat

• Species inhabit forests, seasonally dry woodland, scrub, grassland, forest edges, clearings, and disturbed vegetation. Adults are generally associated with the stems and foliage of host plants, while immature stages may occur near plant roots or in the soil.

Diet

• Ciminus species feed on plant sap, using piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids from vascular plants. Their hosts may include grasses, herbs, shrubs, and woody plants, depending on the species.