A new species of Sogatella (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) from temperate Argentina

A new species from Argentina, Sogatella unidentata sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), is described andillustrated as belonging to the Sogatella furcifera group. The main distinctive characteristics are tegmencoloration, shape of aedeagus and number and dispositions of its teeth, and shape of paramer...

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Authors: Mariani, Roxana, Marino de Remes Lenicov, Ana María
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2018
Country:Argentina
Institution:Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Repository:SEDICI (UNLP)
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:sedici.unlp.edu.ar:10915/115559
Online Access:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/115559
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Zoología
Distribution
Fulgoromorpha
Host plant
Systematics
Taxonomy
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Summary:A new species from Argentina, Sogatella unidentata sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), is described andillustrated as belonging to the Sogatella furcifera group. The main distinctive characteristics are tegmencoloration, shape of aedeagus and number and dispositions of its teeth, and shape of parameres in males;length of the ovipositor, and shape of the gonapophysis IX in females. A key is included to facilitatethe comparison of the new species with the closely allied. Furthermore, information on host plants andgeographical distribution is provided. This is the southernmost record in the distribution of the S. furciferagroup.