Two New Species of Caristianus (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea: Achilidae) from Maolan National Nature Reserve in Guizhou, China

Authors

  • Xiang-Sheng Chen
  • Zi-Zhong Li
  • James H. Tsai

Abstract

Two new species of Caristianus Distant (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidae: Achilidae), C. maolanensis Chen and Li sp. nov. and C. liaoi Chen and Tsai sp. nov., are described from specimens collected in Maolan National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, China. Male genitalia of the new species are illustrated and a dorsal habitus is provided for the male of C. maolanensis. A key for identifying the species of Caristianus is included.

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Published

2005-03-01

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Literature Review Articles