Teruliini
Nielson, 1979
Genus Guides
1Teruliini is a tribe of leafhoppers within the Coelidiinae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), established by Nielson in 1979. The tribe is predominantly Neotropical in distribution and contains multiple including Docalidia, Jikradia, Stalolidia, Perulidia, Baluba, Bolidiana, Harasupia, Hastalidia, Jalorpa, Licontinia, Panolidia, Sapingia, Freytagolidia, and Neodocalidia. Taxonomic research on this tribe has focused heavily on descriptions and identification keys, with over 35 new species of Docalidia alone described in recent revisions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Teruliini: /tɛˌruːliˈiːnaɪ/
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Identification
Members of Teruliini can be distinguished from other Coelidiinae tribes by the combination of morphological characters used in the tribal-level keys provided by Nielson and subsequent authors. The tribe contains diverse that vary substantially in body form and genitalic structure; identification to genus requires use of the revised keys to genera published in taxonomic revisions. -level identification within genera such as Docalidia (174+ species), Stalolidia, and Perulidia requires detailed examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological features as presented in published keys.
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Distribution
Neotropical region, with records from Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, French Guiana, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Rica, and Panama. The Jikradia has been introduced to the Old World. Colombia appears to be a center of diversity with multiple new genera and numerous described from this country.
Similar Taxa
- Other Coelidiinae tribesTeruliini is one of 10 recognized tribes within Coelidiinae; distinguished by combinations of morphological characters detailed in tribal keys, particularly those published by Nielson (1979) and subsequent revisions
- TartessiniAnother Coelidiinae tribe with Neotropical distribution; Tartessini generally exhibit different body proportions and wing venation patterns, though definitive separation requires reference to published tribal
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- New species of Neotropical leafhoppers in the tribe Teruliini with a revised key to some species (Homoptera: Cicadellidae: Coelidiinae)
- New leafhopper species of Jikradia from Mesoamerica with new records, revised key to species, distribution, origin, and checklist (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Coelidiinae: Teruliini)
- New species in the Neotropical genus Docalidia with a key to known species, notes on distribution, taxonomy and a synoptic catalogue of the genus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Coelidiinae: Teruliini)
- Tribe Teruliini: new genera and new species of Neotropical leafhoppers with a revised key to genera and species, new records and notes on distribution and taxonomy (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Coelidiinae)