Revision of the leafhopper genus Ishiharella (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae), with description of one new species in China

Authors

  • Sihan Lu Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education; Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
  • Huifeng Suo Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education; Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
  • Daozheng Qin Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education; Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China

Keywords:

Hemiptera, Homoptera, Auchenorrhyncha, Empoascini, taxonomy, distribution

Abstract

Four species in the leafhopper genus Ishiharella Dworakowska from China (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae) are reviewed, along with a new species, I. paradentata sp. nov. from southern China (Fujian, Jiangxi and Zhejiang Provinces). Ishiharella scitula Qin & Zhang, 2004 is treated as a junior synonym of I. iochoui Dworakowska, 1982. The generic characteristics are redefined. A detailed morphological description, illustrations and photographs are provided. A key to the known species of Ishiharella from China, based on male anatomy, is also given.

 

Resumen

Se revisan cuatro especies del género de saltahojas, Ishiharella Dworakowska de China (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae), entre los cuales se describe 1 especie nueva, I. paradentata sp. nov. del sur de China (Fujian, Jiangxi y Zhejiang provincias). Se trata Ishiharella scitula Qin y Zhang, 2004 como un sinónimo menor de I. iochoui Dworakowska, 1982. Se redefinen las características del genéro. Se describen o re-describen las características morfológicas y la genitalia masculina de las especies conocidas de la fauna de China. Se proveen fotos del habitus, ilustraciones de la genitalia masculina y se incluye una clave para todas las especies de Ishiharella.

 

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