Tribe Siphantini Melichar, 1923
Compiler and date details
2 March 2011 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Siphantini Melichar, L. 1923. Homoptera. Fam. Acanaloniidae, Flatidae et Ricaniidae. Genera Insectorum 182: 1-185 [52].
Type genus:
Siphanta Stål, 1862.
Introduction
By far the dominant group of Flatidae in Australia in terms of species. The genus Siphanta contains 41 described species some of which are also some of the most familiar planthoppers in Australian gardens. The tribe is primarily Australian with a few species of Siphanta extending to New Guinea and through Indonesia to the Philippines. Siphanta acuta (Walker), the green planthopper, has been introduced to New Zealand, Hawaii, California and South Africa.
Diagnosis
Tête prolongée en cône large, plus ou moins long, aplati à sa partie antérieure; celle-ci est en angle aigu en avant et se trouve sur le même plan que le pronotum et l'écusson (Melichar 1923).
ID Keys
Melichar 1923: 36
Diagnosis References
Melichar, L. 1923. Homoptera. Fam. Acanaloniidae, Flatidae et Ricaniidae. Genera Insectorum 182: 1-185 [52]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Mar-2011 | 03-Mar-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 01-Mar-2011 | 01-Mar-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |