Argyra

Macquart, 1834

Argyra is a of in the , established by Macquart in 1834. The genus name derives from the Greek word for 'silver,' referencing the silver pruinescence found on males of many . Members of this genus are part of the diverse Diaphorinae and have been subjects of recent genomic research, including a complete assembly for Argyra leucocephala.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Argyra: //ˈɑːr.dʒɪ.rə//

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Distribution

Widespread; Argyra leucocephala has been recorded from Oxfordshire, United .

Human Relevance

Subject of genomic research as part of the Darwin Tree of Life Project; of Argyra leucocephala sequenced to provide chromosomally complete assembly of 917.38 Mb.

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Etymology

The name 'Argyra' comes from the Greek word for 'silver' (ἄργυρα), referring to the silver pruinescence found on the males of many .

Genomic Research

Argyra leucocephala was sequenced as part of the Darwin Tree of Life Project, yielding a chromosomally complete assembly of 917.38 Mb with 22,809 -coding genes and 6 chromosomal pseudomolecules.