Review of the New World genus Draeculacephala Ball (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) from Mexico, with description of a new species

E. Blanco-Rodríguez, J. A. Pinedo-Escatel

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Abstract

The taxonomy of the leafhopper genus Draeculacephala Ball in Mexico is revised. A new species, D. quetzalcoatli sp. nov., is described and illustrated from Chiapas state. In addition, D. albipicta Dietrich is recorded for first time occurring in the country. Eight species are recognized, and updated distribution data are provided. A key to all Mexican species is also given.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)381-394
Number of pages14
JournalZootaxa
Volume5174
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 11 2022

Keywords

  • Auchenorrhyncha
  • Cicadellini
  • leafhoppers
  • Membracoidea
  • neotropical
  • new records

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Animal Science and Zoology

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