Review of bamboo-feeding leafhoppers of the genus Mukaria (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) in China, with description two new species

Zootaxa. 2024 Jun 27;5474(3):259-270. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.5474.3.4.

Abstract

Two new species, Mukaria creagra Zhao, Luo & Chen sp. nov. and Mukaria striola Zhao, Luo & Chen sp. nov., of the bamboo-feeding leafhopper genus Mukaria Distant, 1908 are described and illustrated form Guizhou and Yunnan, China. Three species moved from Mukaria Distant, 1908 into Mukariella Viraktamath & Webb, 2019. A key for all known Chinese species of Mukaria and Mukariella is given.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Distribution*
  • Animal Structures / anatomy & histology
  • Animal Structures / growth & development
  • Animals
  • Body Size*
  • China
  • Female
  • Hemiptera* / anatomy & histology
  • Hemiptera* / classification
  • Male
  • Organ Size