A new genus, Smilirhexia, of Smiliini (Hemiptera, Membracidae) from Costa Rica

A new genus and species, Smilirhexia naranja, is described from Central America, the southern limit of the tribe Smiliini, and represents a strong divergence from the morphology of the oak-feeding genera prevalent in North America.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stuart McKamey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2008-09-01
Series:ZooKeys
Online Access:http://zookeys.pensoft.net/lib/ajax_srv/article_elements_srv.php?action=download_pdf&item_id=1950