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15 May 2014 New Species of the Planthopper Genus Parkana (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea: Delphacidae) from Mesoamerica
Charles R. Bartlett
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Abstract

Six new species from Mesoamerica are described and illustrated into the formerly monotypic genus Parkana. These species are segregated into 3 subgenera, Parkana s.s. (bearing a large dorsal process on the aedeagus) consisting of 5 species, and a single species each in Furcoparca new subgenus (with the median processes of the pygofer formed into a large forked process), and Litoparca new subgenus (lacking both features, genitalia relatively simple, aedeagus bearing lateral teeth). The new species are P. (P.) mirasol, P. (P.) nigra, P. (P.) pallida, P. (P.) tres, P. (F.) chico (all from Mexico, except P. nigra also from Guatemala), and P. (L.) costa (Costa Rica). Keys are provided to subgenus and species. Parkana was previously known only from the type species (P. alata) from western United States. The diversity of Mesoamerican delphacid species is briefly discussed.

Charles R. Bartlett "New Species of the Planthopper Genus Parkana (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea: Delphacidae) from Mesoamerica," Transactions of the American Entomological Society 140(1), 185-208, (15 May 2014). https://doi.org/10.3157/061.140.0112
Published: 15 May 2014
KEYWORDS
Auchenorrhyncha
Costa Rica
CYPERACEAE
Delphacidae
Fulgoroidea
Guatemala
Mexico
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