Amphigonalia
Young, 1977
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4Amphigonalia is a of leafhoppers ( Cicadellidae) described by Young in 1977. It is currently treated as a synonym of Neokolla, having been merged into that genus based on taxonomic revision. The genus belongs to the tribe Cicadellini within the Cicadellinae. formerly placed in Amphigonalia are now classified under Neokolla.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amphigonalia: //æmˌfɪɡoʊˈneɪliə//
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Identification
Formerly distinguished from related by genitalic characters, particularly features of the male and female sternite VII. These characters are now considered to fall within the morphological variation of Neokolla. Specimens previously identified as Amphigonalia should be compared against Neokolla descriptions.
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Similar Taxa
- NeokollaAmphigonalia is a junior synonym of Neokolla; were transferred to this based on morphological revision showing insufficient distinction at the generic level.
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Taxonomic history
Amphigonalia was erected by Young in 1977 for New World leafhopper previously associated with other . Subsequent taxonomic work demonstrated that the diagnostic characters did not warrant generic separation from Neokolla, leading to synonymy. The genus is no longer in active use in current .
iNaturalist observations
Approximately 2,739 observations are recorded under Amphigonalia on iNaturalist, though these represent records of now classified under Neokolla. Users should be aware that this name is not current.