Heteronotus is a genus of treehoppers belonging to the subfamily Heteronotinae, of which it is the type genus.

[1] Most species of Heteronotus have an appearance mimicking ants and wasps, with hollow bulbs and spikes.

[citation needed] In some cases, the pronotum stretches beyond the wings.

[citation needed] Species of Heteronotus are found across Central and South America, stretching from Mexico to Argentina.

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