On the distribution in Italy of the Nearctic hopper Acanalonia conica, with ecological notes.

Further findings of the Nearctic hopper Acanalonia conica (Say) (Fulgoromorpha Acanaloniidae) in Lombardy and Veneto (N Italy) in the years 2004-2007 are reported. These records update our knowledge on the distribution of this hopper in Italy and they possibly indicate its progression towards the West in the northern Italian regions. Bio-ecological traits of A. conica are also summarized and some characteristics of its habitat are outlined.