Genus Hemielissum Emeljanov & Fletcher, 2004
Compiler and date details
11 January 2011 - Murray J. Fletcher
- Hemielissum Emeljanov, A.F. & Fletcher, M.J. 2004. Hemielissum evansi, a new genus and species of tribe Breddiniolini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha), being the first Australian record of the tribe, with a discussion of the taxonomic position of the Breddiniolini. Australian Journal of Entomology 43(1): 38-42 [38].
Type species:
Hemielissum evansi Emeljanov & Fletcher, 2004 by original designation.
Introduction
This monotypic genus was described from a male and a female from two separate localities in the north of the Northern Territory. The male was the first of this sex known for the Breddiniolini and was instrumental in correctly placing the tribe in the family Derbidae.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory
IBRA
NT: Arnhem Coast (ARC), Pine Creek (PCK)
Diagnosis
This genus is immediately recognised by the shape of the lateral pronotum where the carinae form a distinct circular pit behind the eye. Emeljanov & Fletcher (2004) provide a detailed description.
Diagnosis References
Emeljanov, A.F. & Fletcher, M.J. 2004. Hemielissum evansi, a new genus and species of tribe Breddiniolini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha), being the first Australian record of the tribe, with a discussion of the taxonomic position of the Breddiniolini. Australian Journal of Entomology 43(1): 38-42 [38–39]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Jan-2011 | 28-Jan-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |