- Rokebia Löcker, B. & Fletcher, M.J. in Löcker, B., Fletcher, M.J., Larivière, M.-C., Gurr, G.M., Holzinger, W.E. & Löcker, H. 2006. Taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of the Gelastocephalini (Hemiptera: Cixiidae). Invertebrate Systematics 20: 59-160 [133].
Type species:
Rokebia australis Löcker & Fletcher, 2006 by original designation.
Introduction
A monotypic genus based on a single male specimen from Rokeby Homestead on Cape York Peninsula in North Queensland. The name comes from the type locality.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IBRA
Qld: Cape York Peninsula (CYP)
Diagnosis
Morphology. Head. Vertex 0.7× as long as wide, produced before eyes by 1/4–1/2 of an eye length; apex broadly truncate; caudal border v-shaped; lateral carinae strongly elevated; median carina incomplete, 1/2–3/4 as long as vertex. Frons with lateral carinae convex (although rectilinear apically), moderately elevated, lateral margins foliaceous, concealing base of antennae; median carina incomplete; postclypeus with well developed lateral carinae and median carina; anteclypeus with well developed median carina. Thorax. Hind margin of pronotum obtusely angled. Forewing 3.5–4.0× longer than wide; costa with 4–5 tubercles; concavity at costal border absent; Sc+R+M forming short common stem; fork of Sc+R distad of or at same level as fork of CuA1+CuA2; r–m1 distad of fork MA–MP; position of icu at CuP distad of apex of clavus, 10 apical cells. Hind leg: tibia with two small lateral spines (without large lateral spines); six apical teeth in row interrupted by a wide gap; 1st tarsomere with seven apical teeth and no platellae; 2nd tarsomere with seven apical teeth and five platellae. (Löcker et.al. 2006)
ID Keys
Fletcher, M.J., Löcker, B., Larivière, M.C. and Löcker, H. (2006). Illustrated Key to the Australian Genera of the Planthopper Tribe Gelastocephalini (Hemiptera: Cixiidae:Fulgoromorpha) http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/fulgor/cixiid/gelastocephalini/gel00.htm
Diagnosis References
Löcker, B., Fletcher, M.J., Larivière, M.-C., Gurr, G.M., Holzinger, W.E. & Löcker, H. 2006. Taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of the Gelastocephalini (Hemiptera: Cixiidae). Invertebrate Systematics 20: 59-160 [133]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2010 | 13-Oct-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
Species Rokebia australis Löcker & Fletcher, 2006
Compiler and date details
23 August 2010 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Rokebia australis Löcker, B. & Fletcher, M.J. in Löcker, B., Fletcher, M.J., Larivière, M.-C., Gurr, G.M., Holzinger, W.E. & Löcker, H. 2006. Taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of the Gelastocephalini (Hemiptera: Cixiidae). Invertebrate Systematics 20: 59-160 [133].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC ♂ (coll: P. Zborowski & M. Shaw, 17.xii.1993-17.i.1994, malaise trap), 2km N of Rokeby, North Queensland [13°39'S 142°40'E].
Introduction
A small brown species based on a single adult male specimen.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IBRA
Qld: Cape York Peninsula (CYP)
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: phloem feeder.
Extra Ecological Information
Nymph might be phloem feeder or fungivore.
Diagnosis
Colour. Body yellow; forewing hyaline yellow with concolorous veins and tubercles; abdominal sternites mid brown, intersegmental membranes yellow. Morphology. Body length. ♂ 3.6 mm. Male genitalia. Aedeagus: phallotheca with a long spine arising ventrolaterally near apex and a sheet-like ventral ridge bearing a pair of slightly curved spines near base; flagellum unarmed. (Löcker et.al. 2006)
Diagnosis References
Löcker, B., Fletcher, M.J., Larivière, M.-C., Gurr, G.M., Holzinger, W.E. & Löcker, H. 2006. Taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of the Gelastocephalini (Hemiptera: Cixiidae). Invertebrate Systematics 20: 59-160 [133]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2010 | 13-Oct-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |