Genus Eurymelella Evans, 1939
Eurymelella tonnoiri Evans, type species of Eurymelella Evans.
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Genus Eurymelella Evans, 1939
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23 August 2011 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Eurymelella Evans, J.W. 1939. Some new Australian Leafhoppers (Homoptera: Jassoidea). Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 63(1): 44-50 [47].
Type species:
Eurymelella tonnoiri Evans, 1939 by original designation.
Introduction
This monotypic endemic genus appears to be restricted to the alpine regions of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. A series of specimens from Corin Dam, Australian Capital Territory, placed with E. tonnoiri in the J.W. Evans collection differ in colouring and in the subgenital plates of the males. These specimens may represent a second species of the genus. The genus was originally described in the Eurymelini based on its generally shiny black coloration with white markings but Evans (1966) transferred it to the Ipoini based on the absence of styles on the subgenital plates.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW, Tas, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR)
Diagnosis
The hind tibiae have only a single spur in addition to several spines and the subgenital plates lack any development of a style (Evans 1939).
The labium terminates between the middle coxae. The face of the head is convex and the antennal ledges distinct. The crown is well developed and longest against the eyes. The hind tibiae have 1 spur and numerous spines (Evans 1966).
ID Keys
Fletcher, M.J. (2008) Illustrated Key to the Genera of the Tribe Ipoini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Eurymelinae) http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/leafhop/eurymelinae/ipo00.htm
Diagnosis References
Evans, J.W. 1939. Some new Australian Leafhoppers (Homoptera: Jassoidea). Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 63(1): 44-50 [47]
Evans, J.W. 1966. The leafhoppers and froghoppers of Australia and New Zealand. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 12: 1-347 [47]
General References
Evans, J.W. 1966. The leafhoppers and froghoppers of Australia and New Zealand. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 12: 1-347 [47]
History of changes
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| 05-Dec-2019 | 02-Dec-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |