New species in the treehopper genus Bocydium Latreille, with description of nymphal stages and observations on their natural history

Author(s)

Florez-, V, Camilo ; Evangelista, Olivia

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Zootaxa; v. 4281, n. 1, p. 22-57, JUN 22 2017.
• Web of Science Citations: 2

Abstract

Six new species of Bocydium Latreille are described, and life history notes are provided based on field data from the Central and Western Cordilleras of the Colombian Andes. Information on host plants, treehopper-ant mutualisms, and behavior of adults and nymphs are provided for most newly discovered species (B. bilobum Florez-V sp. nov., B. hadronotum Florez-V sp. nov., B. mae Florez-V sp. nov., B. sakakibarai Florez-V sp. nov., B. sanmiguelense Florez-V sp. nov., and B. tatamaense Florez-V sp. nov.) in addition to two previously known species of Bocydium. A key to species of the genus is presented, along with photographs of primary type specimens for all species described by Dr. Albino M. Sakakibara. A nomenclatural change is proposed for B. cubitale Richter, 1954 syn. nov., herein considered junior synonym of B. bulliferum Goding, 1930. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/21398-0 - Investigating patterns of morphological diversification in Heteronotus (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Heteronotinae), with emphasis on camouflage, mimicry and sexual dimorphism
• Grantee: Olivia Evangelista de Souza
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral