Disparity of metatibial and metatarsal cuticular and sensory structures in Cixiidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha) with a metatibiotarsal diagnosis for the tribes
Zoological Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Abstract
A
review
of
the
cuticular
and
sensory
metatibial
metatarsal
structures
in
cixiid
planthoppers
(Hemiptera:
Fulgoromorpha)
is
proposed,
depicting
both
their
strong
disparity
great
diversity
patterns
observed.
Terminology
definitions
for
these
are
provided.
The
so-called
lateral
teeth
metatibia
fact
particular
styloconic
structures,
called
spiniform
sensilla
Cixiidae.
apical
metatibiotarsal
non-sensory
expansions,
often
bearing
one
or
several
chaetic
ventrally,
generally
distributed
an
internal
external
group
three
each,
some
instances
separated
by
a
diastema;
innermost
outermost
larger.
On
first
tarsomere
seven
to
eight
occur
row,
although
two
rows
observed
Brixidiini.
conformations
second
metatarsomere.
specific
subdorsal
sensillum,
platellar
type,
may
be
present
metatarsomere
few
taxa.
It
metatarsomere,
either
as
narrow-based
acutellar
sensillum
broad-based
according
taxon.
Scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM)
analyses
54
species
cixiids
from
all
described
tribes
family,
supplemented
data
literature,
used
provide
diagnosis
each
In
state
our
knowledge
sufficiently
precise
observations
Cixiidae
which
available,
phylogeny
frame
reference
interpretations,
we
note
that
probably
result
multiple
independent
convergences
evolutionary
regressions.
These
occurred
at
levels
classification.
Although
can
useful
identification
taxa
low
taxonomic
level,
they
would
less
phylogenetic
approaches.
Language: Английский
External morphology and ultrastructure of the compound eyes of Ricania speculum (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea: Ricaniidae)
Fang Wei,
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Yuqing Tang,
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Huan Zhang
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et al.
Zoologischer Anzeiger,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Endless forms most wonderful: Four new cavernicolous planthopper species (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Cixiidae and Meenoplidae) from the Canary Islands
Subterranean Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
51, P. 61 - 101
Published: March 28, 2025
The
Canary
Islands
harbour
a
rich
and
diverse
fauna
of
obligate
subterranean
arthropods
(i.e.
troglobionts).
Among
the
insect
taxa
which
have
repeatedly
undergone
evolutionary
switch
from
life
on
surface
to
underground
environments
are
Fulgoromorpha,
or
planthoppers:
Cixiidae
Meenoplidae.
Previously,
total
13
troglobitic
planthopper
species
been
described
El
Hierro,
La
Palma,
Tenerife
Gran
Canaria.
Here
we
describe
three
new
cixiid
species:
Cixius
palmirandus
sp.
nov.
theseus
Hierro
Tachycixius
gomerobscurus
Gomera,
one
meenoplid
Meenoplus
skotinophilus
Hierro.
is
first
record
adapted
Fulgoromorpha
Gomera.
With
now
17
documented
strictly
hypogean
planthoppers,
hold
highest
number
planthoppers
any
region
worldwide,
representing
ca.
¼
all
known
species.
We
provide
key
as
well
information
their
habitat,
distribution,
ecological
classification
conservation
status.
As
highly
specialized,
narrow
range
must
be
regarded
vulnerable,
if
not
endangered,
climate
change
poses
major
risk
extinction.
hypothesize
island
colonization
speciation
underlying
taxonomic
diversity
high
endemicity.
conclude
that
currently
observed
zoogeographic
patterns
imply
existence
an
ancient
extinct.
Language: Английский
Phylogeny and classification of Cixiidae (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha): A new evolutionary scenario for the most diverse planthopper family
Systematic Entomology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Abstract
The
Cixiidae
represent
the
most
diverse
family
within
Hemiptera
Fulgoromorpha,
accounting
for
nearly
20%
of
described
species.
A
molecular
phylogenetic
analysis
147
taxa
reveals
a
new
evolutionary
scenario
family,
identifying
four
major
lineages:
borystheninian
(restricted
to
Borysthenini),
oecleinian
and
pentastirinian,
grouped
in
one
clade,
sister
cixiinian
one.
In
lineage,
Oecleini
are
paraphyletic,
including
Bothriocerini.
Three
groups
identified
pentastirinian
lineage:
Hyalesthes
+
,
Pentastiridius
Oliarus
clades.
Within
as
traditionally
recognised,
Cixiini
tribe
is
polyphyletic,
involving
basally
separated
Achaemenes
newly
Chidaeini
trib.
nov
.,
‘true
Cixiini’
which
itself
remains
Semonini.
Andini
appears
Brixiini,
position
Gelastocephalini
yet
be
confirmed.
Despite
its
significance,
sampling
incomplete,
hindering,
our
opinion,
formal
taxonomic
recognition
these
lineages
with
ranks
classification
Cixiidae.
Fossil‐calibrated
tree
indicates
that
originated
Lower
Jurassic,
approximately
181
million
years
ago.
main
diverged
during
Jurassic
some
12
only,
155
All
currently
recognised
tribes
clades
revealed
this
study
were
present
early
mid‐Cretaceous,
around
100
ago;
however,
Bennini
clade
emerged
later,
75
Language: Английский
Colonization patterns of epi- and endogenous habitats suggest extrinsic and intrinsic drivers to cavernicoly on Réunion island by Cixiidae (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha)
Maxime Le Cesne,
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Manon Bucher,
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Miharisoa M. Gauche
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et al.
Evolutionary Ecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2025
Language: Английский
The enigmatic Notolathrus sensitivus Remes Lenicov, 1992 (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae): supplementary description and conservation status
Zootaxa,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5474(4), P. 355 - 374
Published: July 1, 2024
Notolathrus
sensitivus
holds
the
distinction
of
being
first
cave-restricted
planthopper
species
documented
in
South
America,
and
currently
stands
as
sole
known
troglobitic
Fulgoromorpha
Argentina.
This
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
supplementary
description
N.
sensitivus,
incorporating
newly
collected
male
female
specimens.
Notably,
this
study
provides
first-ever
females
for
species.
In
addition
to
photographs
structural
details,
we
include
images
showcasing
live
specimens
within
their
natural
habitat.
Furthermore,
highlight
primary
threats
that
pose
risks
species’
survival.
Based
on
these
significant
findings,
strongly
advocate
inclusion
Argentine
endangered
list,
emphasizing
urgent
need
conservation
measures.
Language: Английский
Phylogenomic insights into the relationship and the evolutionary history of planthoppers (Insecta: Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha)
Systematic Entomology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Abstract
Planthoppers
(Hemiptera:
Fulgoromorpha)
are
a
species‐rich
and
globally
distributed
insect
clade
with
high
economic,
ecological
evolutionary
importance.
However,
the
relationships
among
planthopper
lineages
families
remain
unclear.
Previous
efforts
based
on
inconsistent
morphological
traits,
few
genes
or
limited
sampling
often
resulted
in
conflicting
tree
topologies.
Here,
we
used
genome‐level
data
to
assemble
1164
nuclear
single‐copy
13
mitochondrial
protein‐coding
for
149
species
representing
19
out
of
21
extant
families.
Additional
markers
were
added
from
published
mitogenomes,
expanding
our
285
species.
These
maximum
likelihood–based
inference
dating
analyses.
The
newly
inferred
phylogenies
validated
well‐accepted
recovered
novel
placements
several
taxa,
including
family
Achilixiidae
tribe
Lyncidini
genus
Madagascaritia
Dictyopharidae
Fulgoridae.
Based
molecular
evidence,
proposed
taxonomic
changes
establishment
new
Borysthenidae
stat.
rev.
within
Delphacoidea
superfamily
Meenoploidea
superfam.
nov.
redefined
Kinnaridae
Meenoplidae
time
analyses
57
30
fossils
dated
origin
Fulgoromorpha
back
Guadalupian,
Permian
(~263
Ma),
close
constraint
at
267.3
Ma,
while
applying
an
older
root
Mississippian,
Carboniferous
(~332
Ma).
While
future
unstudied
fauna
unexplored
regions
habitats
may
change
topology,
current
phylogenomic
analysis
will
serve
as
solid
foundation
research
into
ecology,
evolution
significance.
Language: Английский