Gengidae

Pronunciation: /JEN-jih-dee/

Category: Taxonomy

Singular: Gengidae

Definition

A of (: ) to southern Africa, characterized by their small to medium size and association with native plants. The family was established by Fennah in 1949 and represents a distinct lineage within the diverse superfamily Fulgoroidea.

Etymology

Example

of Gengidae are restricted to South African fynbos and grassland , where they feed on grasses and sedges.

Related Terms

Fulgoromorpha
Fulgoroidea
planthopper
Hemiptera
Auchenorrhyncha

Usage Notes

Use Gengidae to refer specifically to this southern African ; do not confuse with the superficially similar-sounding Gengis (unrelated). The family is relatively small and understudied compared to other fulgoroid families such as or .