A discussion on the taxonomic status of the genus Hemicentrus Melichar, with descriptions of new species from China (Homoptera: Membracidae).
Yuan Feng, Tian RunGang
Author Affiliation: Entomological Institute, Northwestern Agricultural University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
Entomotaxonomia 16 : 19-32
Abstract : The taxonomic status of the genus Hemicentrus is discussed and 6 species are described or redescribed, of which 5 are new, including H. latus sp. nov., on Tamarindus indica and Mangifera indica in Yunnan, H. brunneus sp. nov. on Persea americana in Hainan, and H. obliquus sp. nov. on Choerospondias axillaris in Yunnan. A key is given to the species of the genus from China.