The leafhopper genus Parabolopona Matsumura comprises 13 previously described species,of which 11 species are recorded from China.Three new species Parabolopona cochliapophysis,P.tibetensis and P.xianxiaensis spp.nov....The leafhopper genus Parabolopona Matsumura comprises 13 previously described species,of which 11 species are recorded from China.Three new species Parabolopona cochliapophysis,P.tibetensis and P.xianxiaensis spp.nov.are here described from China,and the female genitalia with pregenital sternite of P.basispina is added and illustrated.An updated checklist and key to males of all species are provided.展开更多
We report a genus with 2 species newly from China and describe 2 new genera and 3 new species of the tribe Alebrini(Hemiptera:Cicadellidae:Typhlocybinae)to science:the newly-recorded genus Orientalebra Dworakowska rec...We report a genus with 2 species newly from China and describe 2 new genera and 3 new species of the tribe Alebrini(Hemiptera:Cicadellidae:Typhlocybinae)to science:the newly-recorded genus Orientalebra Dworakowska rec.nov.with 2 new records species,O.gembata Dworakowska rec.nov.and O.drawidana Dworakowska rec.nov.,and a new species,O.brevicolumnaria Kang&Zhang sp.nov.;the new genus Brachyblastus Kang&Zhang gen.nov.with its type species B.rhombeus Kang&Zhang sp.nov.and the new genus Pedalobulus Kang&Zhang gen.nov.with its type species P.quinquegeminatus Kang&Zhang sp.nov.Detailed morphological illustrations and a key to males of new taxa are provided.展开更多
A new species,Goneokara albivena sp.nov.,and a newly-recorded species,Goneokara pullum,are reported from China with descriptions and illustrations.The female terminalia of this genus are described and illustrated.A ke...A new species,Goneokara albivena sp.nov.,and a newly-recorded species,Goneokara pullum,are reported from China with descriptions and illustrations.The female terminalia of this genus are described and illustrated.A key to species in this genus is also provided.展开更多
A remarkable new genus of the microleafhopper tribe Erythroneurini with extremely long subgenetal plate,Dolichoplax gen.nov.,is described based on a new species Dolichoplax baihuensis sp.nov.from China.Habitus photos ...A remarkable new genus of the microleafhopper tribe Erythroneurini with extremely long subgenetal plate,Dolichoplax gen.nov.,is described based on a new species Dolichoplax baihuensis sp.nov.from China.Habitus photos and illustrations of the male genitalia are provided.展开更多
The leafhopper genus Busoniomimus Maldonado-Capriles,1977 is reviewed with a key to species.Seven new species,Busoniomimus arciformus sp.nov.,B.curvipenis sp.nov.,B.elongatus sp.nov.,B.margprominus sp.nov.,B.tergeminu...The leafhopper genus Busoniomimus Maldonado-Capriles,1977 is reviewed with a key to species.Seven new species,Busoniomimus arciformus sp.nov.,B.curvipenis sp.nov.,B.elongatus sp.nov.,B.margprominus sp.nov.,B.tergeminus sp.nov.,B.transversus sp.nov.,and B.turgidus sp.nov.,are described and illustrated.Additionally,B.mindanaensis is redescribed and illustrated.展开更多
The planthopper genus Perla＇nsiella Kirkaldy from China is studied. P miriamae Emeljanov is reported for the first time from China. A key to the species （males） of Perkinsiella from China is provided.
The grass-feeding leafhopper genus and species Aconura ochrargentea Emeljanov（Hemiptera： Cicadellidae： Deltocephalinae： Chiasmini） are newly recorded from China; this species was previously known only from Mongol...The grass-feeding leafhopper genus and species Aconura ochrargentea Emeljanov（Hemiptera： Cicadellidae： Deltocephalinae： Chiasmini） are newly recorded from China; this species was previously known only from Mongolia. A redescription of the genus and species is provided together with a checklist of the known species in this genus.展开更多
The leafhopper subtribe Eupelicina and its type genus Eupelix Germar （1821） are reported for the first time from China. A new record species, Eupelix cuspidata （Fabricius, 1775）, is redescribed and illustrated fro...The leafhopper subtribe Eupelicina and its type genus Eupelix Germar （1821） are reported for the first time from China. A new record species, Eupelix cuspidata （Fabricius, 1775）, is redescribed and illustrated from Helan Mountains of Inner Mongolia in China.展开更多
The genus Emeljanovianus Dlabola is reviewed and recorded for the first time from China. Five species are recognized in the genus： E. acarifer （Lethierry）, E. hilaris （Melichar）, E. magnus Mitjaev, E. medius （Mu...The genus Emeljanovianus Dlabola is reviewed and recorded for the first time from China. Five species are recognized in the genus： E. acarifer （Lethierry）, E. hilaris （Melichar）, E. magnus Mitjaev, E. medius （Mulsant ＆ Rey） and E. pratensis Emeljanov. Among them, the species E. hilaris （Melichar） and E. medius （Mulsant ＆ Rey） are reported from China for the first time. A key is given to distinguish the species, and illustrations of male genitalia are provided. The illustrations of female genitalia are also provided for the first time.展开更多
The leafhopper genus Helionides Matsumura from China is reviewed, four species are transferred from Acia McAtee to Helionides as new combinations, and two species are reported for the first time from China. A key to t...The leafhopper genus Helionides Matsumura from China is reviewed, four species are transferred from Acia McAtee to Helionides as new combinations, and two species are reported for the first time from China. A key to the species （males） of Helionides from China is provided.展开更多
Egyptian species of the leafhopper genus Exitianus Ball,1929,E.capicola(St?l,1855),E.nanus(Distant,1908),and E.pondus Ross,1968 are reviewed.Illustrations,morphological descriptions,and a key for their identification ...Egyptian species of the leafhopper genus Exitianus Ball,1929,E.capicola(St?l,1855),E.nanus(Distant,1908),and E.pondus Ross,1968 are reviewed.Illustrations,morphological descriptions,and a key for their identification are provided.In this study,we used molecular techniques to confirm morphological identification and detect phylogeny among the three Exitianus species.The partial nucleotide sequences of the amplified products obtained were determined by Macrogen Korea.The nucleotide sequences of 28S rDNA and COX genes of the EGY-ARC-9,EGY-ARC-4,and EGY-ARC-5 were determined by Macrogen Korea,blasted into BLAST at the National Center for Biotechnology Information website(NCBI)and compared with those deposited in the GenBank DNA database.The results represented the homology percentage between the partial sequences of the 28S rRNA and COX genes from each species and related species obtained from GenBank DNA database.The morphological identifications of the three Exitianus species were confirmed by molecular characterization and sequencing of 28S rDNA and COX genes and identified as E.capicola,E.nanus,and E.pondus.Also,their sequences of 28srDNA and COX genes were deposited in GenBank with an accession number(LC670610,LC670607,and OQ196105)for 28srDNA gene and(LC775357,LC775358,and LC775359)for the COX gene.展开更多
New monotypic genera Rakta gen. nov., based on type species R. sinuata sp. nov., and Albodikra gen. nov., based on type species A. bifida sp. nov., are described, illustrated, and placed in the typhlocybine microleafh...New monotypic genera Rakta gen. nov., based on type species R. sinuata sp. nov., and Albodikra gen. nov., based on type species A. bifida sp. nov., are described, illustrated, and placed in the typhlocybine microleafhopper tribe Dikraneurini despite having hind wing venation similar to that found in Empoascini. Morphological characters justifying the tribal placement are discussed.展开更多
The planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson is reviewed and one new species, M. rotundatus sp. nov., is described from China(Yunnan). The type species of this genus, M. yami Tsaur, Yang & Wilson, is ...The planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson is reviewed and one new species, M. rotundatus sp. nov., is described from China(Yunnan). The type species of this genus, M. yami Tsaur, Yang & Wilson, is redescribed and reillustrated. A key to all species of this genus are provided.展开更多
The eight valid species previously placed in the agalliine leafhopper genus Chromagallia Linnavuori （C. saucia （StUd）, C. carvalhoi Gongalves et al., C. lamasi Gongalves et al., C. lanceolata Gongalves et al., C. p...The eight valid species previously placed in the agalliine leafhopper genus Chromagallia Linnavuori （C. saucia （StUd）, C. carvalhoi Gongalves et al., C. lamasi Gongalves et al., C. lanceolata Gongalves et al., C. paraguayensis Gongalves et al., and C. zanolae Gongalves et al.） are reviewed based on comparative morphological studies, and the concept of this genus is narrowed to include only three species with yellow maculae （C flavofasciata （Stal）, C. longistilata （Coelho ＆ Durra）, and C. rodriguesoi sp. nov.）. A redescription and revised diagnosis of the genus are provided. The type species, C. flavofasciata, is redescribed and the female of C. longistilata is described and illustrated in detail for the first time. Two new genera, Rubragallia, and Neorubragallia are erected to include the six species with red maculae formerly placed within Chromagallia. Rubragallia includes R. saucia （Stal） n. comb., and R. paraguayensis （Goncalves et al.） n. comb.. Neorubragallia includes N. lamasi （Goncalves et al. ） n. comb., N. lanceolata （Goncalves et al ） n. comb., N. zanolae （Goncalves et al.） n. comb., N. carvalhoi （Goncalves et al.） n. comb., and N. mervini sp. nov.. Keys to species of the three genera, and taxonomic notes are provided.展开更多
Species in the genus Pyrops Spinola (Hemiptera:Fulgoridae)in Chinese fauna are studied,one new species,P.jianfenglingensis sp.nov.is described from Hainan (southern China).Morphological characters and male genitalia o...Species in the genus Pyrops Spinola (Hemiptera:Fulgoridae)in Chinese fauna are studied,one new species,P.jianfenglingensis sp.nov.is described from Hainan (southern China).Morphological characters and male genitalia of most Pyrops species in China are illustrated.A key for identifying the species of Pyrops from China is also provided.展开更多
The leafhopper genus Changwhania Kwon and subgenus Limotettix（Scleroracus） Van Duzee are reported for the first time from Pakistan. A widely-distributed species Changwhania ceylonensis Baker, 1925n.rec. and the Near...The leafhopper genus Changwhania Kwon and subgenus Limotettix（Scleroracus） Van Duzee are reported for the first time from Pakistan. A widely-distributed species Changwhania ceylonensis Baker, 1925n.rec. and the Nearctic species Scleroracus cacheolus n. rec. are described and illustrated in this paper.展开更多
The lanternfly genus Aphaena Guerin-Meneville in China is reviewed. One species and one subspecies are reported for the first time from China. Aphaena decolora Chou et Wang is redescribed based on the holotype. A key ...The lanternfly genus Aphaena Guerin-Meneville in China is reviewed. One species and one subspecies are reported for the first time from China. Aphaena decolora Chou et Wang is redescribed based on the holotype. A key to all species of this genus in China is provided.展开更多
文摘The leafhopper genus Parabolopona Matsumura comprises 13 previously described species,of which 11 species are recorded from China.Three new species Parabolopona cochliapophysis,P.tibetensis and P.xianxiaensis spp.nov.are here described from China,and the female genitalia with pregenital sternite of P.basispina is added and illustrated.An updated checklist and key to males of all species are provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070478)the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(2015FY210300)the National Animal Collection Resource Center,China。
文摘We report a genus with 2 species newly from China and describe 2 new genera and 3 new species of the tribe Alebrini(Hemiptera:Cicadellidae:Typhlocybinae)to science:the newly-recorded genus Orientalebra Dworakowska rec.nov.with 2 new records species,O.gembata Dworakowska rec.nov.and O.drawidana Dworakowska rec.nov.,and a new species,O.brevicolumnaria Kang&Zhang sp.nov.;the new genus Brachyblastus Kang&Zhang gen.nov.with its type species B.rhombeus Kang&Zhang sp.nov.and the new genus Pedalobulus Kang&Zhang gen.nov.with its type species P.quinquegeminatus Kang&Zhang sp.nov.Detailed morphological illustrations and a key to males of new taxa are provided.
基金supported by Science&Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Program(2022FY202100)the National Animal Collection Resource Center,China.
文摘A new species,Goneokara albivena sp.nov.,and a newly-recorded species,Goneokara pullum,are reported from China with descriptions and illustrations.The female terminalia of this genus are described and illustrated.A key to species in this genus is also provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32370493)the National Animal Collection Resource Center,China.
文摘A remarkable new genus of the microleafhopper tribe Erythroneurini with extremely long subgenetal plate,Dolichoplax gen.nov.,is described based on a new species Dolichoplax baihuensis sp.nov.from China.Habitus photos and illustrations of the male genitalia are provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32170476,32370495)the Ministry of Science and Technology,China(2015FY210300)the National Animal Collection Resource Center,China.
文摘The leafhopper genus Busoniomimus Maldonado-Capriles,1977 is reviewed with a key to species.Seven new species,Busoniomimus arciformus sp.nov.,B.curvipenis sp.nov.,B.elongatus sp.nov.,B.margprominus sp.nov.,B.tergeminus sp.nov.,B.transversus sp.nov.,and B.turgidus sp.nov.,are described and illustrated.Additionally,B.mindanaensis is redescribed and illustrated.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30970387,31172126)
文摘The planthopper genus Perla＇nsiella Kirkaldy from China is studied. P miriamae Emeljanov is reported for the first time from China. A key to the species （males） of Perkinsiella from China is provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30970385, 31093430, 31000968)the Fok Ying-Tong Education Foundation for Young Teachers in the Higher Education Institutions of China (131022)
文摘The grass-feeding leafhopper genus and species Aconura ochrargentea Emeljanov（Hemiptera： Cicadellidae： Deltocephalinae： Chiasmini） are newly recorded from China; this species was previously known only from Mongolia. A redescription of the genus and species is provided together with a checklist of the known species in this genus.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31101652, 31093430, 31000968)the Ministry of Education of China (TS2011XBNL061)
文摘The leafhopper subtribe Eupelicina and its type genus Eupelix Germar （1821） are reported for the first time from China. A new record species, Eupelix cuspidata （Fabricius, 1775）, is redescribed and illustrated from Helan Mountains of Inner Mongolia in China.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (30970385,31093430, 31272343)the "Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-10-0690)""Chinese Universities Scientific Fund (PY200908)"
文摘The genus Emeljanovianus Dlabola is reviewed and recorded for the first time from China. Five species are recognized in the genus： E. acarifer （Lethierry）, E. hilaris （Melichar）, E. magnus Mitjaev, E. medius （Mulsant ＆ Rey） and E. pratensis Emeljanov. Among them, the species E. hilaris （Melichar） and E. medius （Mulsant ＆ Rey） are reported from China for the first time. A key is given to distinguish the species, and illustrations of male genitalia are provided. The illustrations of female genitalia are also provided for the first time.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31270689)
文摘The leafhopper genus Helionides Matsumura from China is reviewed, four species are transferred from Acia McAtee to Helionides as new combinations, and two species are reported for the first time from China. A key to the species （males） of Helionides from China is provided.
文摘Egyptian species of the leafhopper genus Exitianus Ball,1929,E.capicola(St?l,1855),E.nanus(Distant,1908),and E.pondus Ross,1968 are reviewed.Illustrations,morphological descriptions,and a key for their identification are provided.In this study,we used molecular techniques to confirm morphological identification and detect phylogeny among the three Exitianus species.The partial nucleotide sequences of the amplified products obtained were determined by Macrogen Korea.The nucleotide sequences of 28S rDNA and COX genes of the EGY-ARC-9,EGY-ARC-4,and EGY-ARC-5 were determined by Macrogen Korea,blasted into BLAST at the National Center for Biotechnology Information website(NCBI)and compared with those deposited in the GenBank DNA database.The results represented the homology percentage between the partial sequences of the 28S rRNA and COX genes from each species and related species obtained from GenBank DNA database.The morphological identifications of the three Exitianus species were confirmed by molecular characterization and sequencing of 28S rDNA and COX genes and identified as E.capicola,E.nanus,and E.pondus.Also,their sequences of 28srDNA and COX genes were deposited in GenBank with an accession number(LC670610,LC670607,and OQ196105)for 28srDNA gene and(LC775357,LC775358,and LC775359)for the COX gene.
基金supported in part by grants from the U. S. National Science Foundation
文摘New monotypic genera Rakta gen. nov., based on type species R. sinuata sp. nov., and Albodikra gen. nov., based on type species A. bifida sp. nov., are described, illustrated, and placed in the typhlocybine microleafhopper tribe Dikraneurini despite having hind wing venation similar to that found in Empoascini. Morphological characters justifying the tribal placement are discussed.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31672340).
文摘The planthopper genus Metanigrus Tsaur, Yang & Wilson is reviewed and one new species, M. rotundatus sp. nov., is described from China(Yunnan). The type species of this genus, M. yami Tsaur, Yang & Wilson, is redescribed and reillustrated. A key to all species of this genus are provided.
文摘The eight valid species previously placed in the agalliine leafhopper genus Chromagallia Linnavuori （C. saucia （StUd）, C. carvalhoi Gongalves et al., C. lamasi Gongalves et al., C. lanceolata Gongalves et al., C. paraguayensis Gongalves et al., and C. zanolae Gongalves et al.） are reviewed based on comparative morphological studies, and the concept of this genus is narrowed to include only three species with yellow maculae （C flavofasciata （Stal）, C. longistilata （Coelho ＆ Durra）, and C. rodriguesoi sp. nov.）. A redescription and revised diagnosis of the genus are provided. The type species, C. flavofasciata, is redescribed and the female of C. longistilata is described and illustrated in detail for the first time. Two new genera, Rubragallia, and Neorubragallia are erected to include the six species with red maculae formerly placed within Chromagallia. Rubragallia includes R. saucia （Stal） n. comb., and R. paraguayensis （Goncalves et al.） n. comb.. Neorubragallia includes N. lamasi （Goncalves et al. ） n. comb., N. lanceolata （Goncalves et al ） n. comb., N. zanolae （Goncalves et al.） n. comb., N. carvalhoi （Goncalves et al.） n. comb., and N. mervini sp. nov.. Keys to species of the three genera, and taxonomic notes are provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31672340, 31750002)
文摘Species in the genus Pyrops Spinola (Hemiptera:Fulgoridae)in Chinese fauna are studied,one new species,P.jianfenglingensis sp.nov.is described from Hainan (southern China).Morphological characters and male genitalia of most Pyrops species in China are illustrated.A key for identifying the species of Pyrops from China is also provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31420103911,31093430)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2005DKA21402)
文摘The leafhopper genus Changwhania Kwon and subgenus Limotettix（Scleroracus） Van Duzee are reported for the first time from Pakistan. A widely-distributed species Changwhania ceylonensis Baker, 1925n.rec. and the Nearctic species Scleroracus cacheolus n. rec. are described and illustrated in this paper.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31672340,31750002)
文摘The lanternfly genus Aphaena Guerin-Meneville in China is reviewed. One species and one subspecies are reported for the first time from China. Aphaena decolora Chou et Wang is redescribed based on the holotype. A key to all species of this genus in China is provided.
