Apogonalia

Evans, 1947

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Apogonalia is a of leafhoppers ( Cicadellidae) established by Evans in 1947. Members belong to the tribe Cicadellini within the Cicadellinae. The genus is known from the Neotropical region, with records primarily from South America. As with other cicadelline leafhoppers, likely inhabit vegetation where they feed on plant vascular fluids.

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How to pronounce Apogonalia: /ˌæpəˌɡoʊˈneɪliə/

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Distribution

Neotropical region, with documented records from South America including Brazil and Argentina.

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Taxonomic placement

Apogonalia is placed in the tribe Cicadellini, a diverse group of leafhoppers characterized by their enlarged hind adapted for jumping.

Species diversity

The contains multiple described , though comprehensive taxonomic revisions remain limited in the published literature.

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