Homotoicha similis (Caudell)

(Figure 18f)

Comments

Like some species of Neoconocephalus Karny this species is polymorphic regarding its general colour, with some individuals green with a reddish ventral edge of the abdomen, and other individuals yellowish/brownish with ventral edge of the abdomen brown. All individuals were sampled in the transition areas between Atlantic Forest and Cerrado, in trees, with individuals found more than 4 m above the ground, and were observed feeding on its leaves.

Examined material

One male and two females, ′ Brasil, PR, Tibagi, Parque\Estadual do Guartelá [Guartelá State Park]\ 24.5660°S, 50.2561°W \ 10-14.II.2021 Armadilha\luminosa [light trap] M. Fianco, D.N. Barbosa & P.W. Engelking '.