A new species of Beamerana Young, 1952 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae) from southeastern Brazil
Journal Title: Journal of Insect Biodiversity - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
A new species of the Neotropical leafhopper genus Beamerana Young, 1952 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae) is described and illustrated based on the specimens from Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. Beamerana boomerang sp. nov. differs from its congeners by the fore wing venation and the male genitalia. A key to the species of Beamerana is provided. The genus is recorded for Brazil for the first time.
Authors and Affiliations
Luci Boa Nova Coelho, Elidiomar Ribeiro Da-Silva, Jorge Luiz Nessimian
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