Neoplatypedia

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Infraorder: Cicadomorpha
Superfamily: Cicadoidea
Family: Cicadidae
Subfamily: Tibicininae
Tribe: Platypediini
Genus: Neoplatypedia

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoplatypedia: /ˈni.oʊˌplætɪˈpiːdɪə/

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Summary

Neoplatypedia is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, known as wing-banging cicadas, and includes at least two described species in North America: Neoplatypedia ampliata and Neoplatypedia constricta.

Physical Characteristics

Distinguished from Platypedia in part by 7 marginal cells instead of 8; the radial cell's distal node is located 2/3 along the costa instead of centered.

Identification Tips

Look for the number of marginal cells; Neoplatypedia has 7, while Platypedia has 8.

Distribution

North America.

Similar Taxa

Platypedia
Tettigadinae