The Dictyopharidae (Homoptera: Cicadina: Fulgoroidea) of Israel

Authors

  • Alexander Emeljanov Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Universitetskaya nab., 1, 199034, St. Petersburg, Russia.
  • Tirza Stern The Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, Israel National Center for Biodiversity Studies, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel. E-mail: laibale@tauex.tau.ac.il
  • Amnon Freidberg The Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, Israel National Center for Biodiversity Studies, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel. E-mail: laibale@tauex.tau.ac.il

Keywords:

Dictyopharidae, Israel, distribution, biodiversity, identification key, Middle East, planthoppers

Abstract

Sixteen species of Dictyopharidae (Tachorga—2 species, Nymphorgerius—1 species, Coppa—2 species, Dictyophara—9 species, and Raivuna—2 species) are recorded from Israel, and an illustrated key for their identification is provided. The general distribution of the species and collection data in Israel are given.

To cite: Emeljanov, A.F., Stern, T. & Freidberg, A. 2012. The Dictyopharidae (Homoptera: Cicadina: Fulgoroidea) of Israel. Israel Journal of Entomology 41–42: 7–20. 

Left lateral view of the planthopper Dictyophara pazukii

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2012-12-31

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Vol. 42 (2012)

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