A new species and key to species of the agriculturally important sharpshooter genus Sonesimia Young (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellini).

نویسندگان

  • Márcio Felix
  • Douglas Felipe Dos Santos Lima
  • Gabriel Mejdalani
  • Rodney R Cavichioli
چکیده

The new sharpshooter species Sonesimia nessimiani is described from Bolivia based on specimens collected on sugar cane. An identification key to males and females of all known species of the genus is given. In addition to the external morphology, color pattern, and male genitalia, female genital structures are also described and illustrated. Notes comparing the new species with the remaining six Sonesimia species are provided.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Zootaxa

دوره 3608  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013