New Record of Deltocephaline Leafhopper Genus Bhavapura Chalam and Rao from Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram

Authors

  • Akash P. Nikoshe Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012
  • Naresh M. Meshram Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012
  • Richa Kumari Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.267

Keywords:

Bhavpura, Monotypic Genus, Leafhopper, Redescriptions, Genitalia, Distribution, New Record, B. rufobilineata, Illustrations, Diagnosis, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram.

Abstract

The monotypic leafhopper genus Bhavapura Chalam and Rao (Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae; Paralimnini) is described herein as new record from Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram. Distribution records for the genus are updated here and detailed redescriptions and diagnosis along with the illustrations for the species are provided.

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Published

2022-04-11

How to Cite

Nikoshe, A. P., Meshram, N. M. ., & Kumari, R. . (2022). New Record of Deltocephaline Leafhopper Genus Bhavapura Chalam and Rao from Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram. Indian Journal of Entomology, 84(2), 441–444. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.267

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Research Communications

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