Genus Tyligma Löcker and Holzinger, 2020
Tyligma dandavalex, type species of Tyligma Löcker & Holzinger.
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Genus Tyligma Löcker and Holzinger, 2020
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2 March 2021 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Tyligma Löcker, B. and Holzinger, W.E. 2020. Tyligma gen. nov., a new Australian genus of planthopper and a key to the Australian genera of Cixiini (Hemiptera: Cixiidae). Austral Entomology 59(4): 747–757 [748].Zoobank Registration Number:2E124BB9-9B28- 4DDA-A0AF-92F5B62560A7
Type species:
Tyligma dandavalex Löcker and Holzinger, 2020 by original designation.
Introduction
Tyligma is currently monotypic, the single species distributed fairly widely in southeastern Australia from South East Queensland to central Victoria. The name is based on the Greek term ‘tyligma’ meaning ‘swelling’. Named after the swollen postclypeus characteristic of this genus.
Distribution
States
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
ACT, NSW, Qld, Vic: Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Nandewar (NAN), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Diagnosis
Tyligma can be distinguished from all other genera of Australian Cixiidae by a combination of the following characters: apex of head with two transverse carinae (apical transverse carina and subapical carina); median carina of frons unforked; frons distinctly shorter than postclypeus; frons without a median ocellus; postclypeus distinctly swollen and prominent; second hind tarsomere with two fewer platellae than apical teeth; male anal tube with ventral lobe, in lateral view, narrow near base, widening towards apex [for female specimens use the following character: crossvein r-m1 slightly distad of fork MP1+2 and MP3+4 or at same level] (Löcker and Holzinger 2020)
ID Keys
Löcker and Holzinger 2020: 748 [Key to genera of Australian Cixiini]
Diagnosis References
Löcker, B. and Holzinger, W.E. 2020. Tyligma gen. nov., a new Australian genus of planthopper and a key to the Australian genera of Cixiini (Hemiptera: Cixiidae). Austral Entomology 59(4): 747–757
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUCHENORRHYNCHA | 02-Mar-2021 | ADDED |