Genus Kyphoctella Evans, 1966
Kyphoctella distorta Evans, type species of Kyphoctella Evans.
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Genus Kyphoctella Evans, 1966
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29 November 2011 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Kyphoctella Evans, J.W. 1966. The leafhoppers and froghoppers of Australia and New Zealand. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 12: 1-347 [111].
Type species:
Kyphoctella distorta Evans, 1966 by original designation.
Introduction
Kyphoctella is a monotypic endemic genus restricted to the far north of Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NT, Qld: Arnhem Coast (ARC), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Pine Creek (PCK)
Diagnosis
The labium extends to the base of the hind coxae. The maxillary plates narrowly enfold the anteclypeus and the postclypeus is flat and depressed below the level of the genae. The maxillary suture is discernible as a transverse ridge. The genae are convex and the frons, which is parallel-sided and concave, extends to the posterior apex of the face of the head. The head from above has a hooded appearance and is rugose. The true crown is narrowly triangular and is continuous with the vertex laterally as far as the antennal ledges. The ocelli are marginal and dorsally directed. The pronotum is declivous and transversely striated. The scutellum is raised into a high crest. The venation is as in Stenocotis, excepting that both anal veins, though converging in the middle of the clavus, may also separately extend to the anal margin. The hind tibiae are flattened and have four spurs and a fringe of long spines (Evans 1966).
ID Keys
Fletcher, M.J. (2003) Illustrated Key to the Genera of the Tribe Stenocotini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Tartessinae) http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/leafhop/tartessinae/sten00.htm [accessed 29.xi.2011]
Diagnosis References
Evans, J.W. 1966. The leafhoppers and froghoppers of Australia and New Zealand. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 12: 1-347 [111]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Sep-2011 | 20-Sep-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |