Idiocerini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Idiocerini: /ˌɪdiˌoʊsɛˈraɪnaɪ/

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Summary

Idiocerini is a tribe of leafhoppers within the family Cicadellidae, consisting of over 60 genera with a diverse global distribution. The classification may require further revision due to inconsistencies in historical categorizations, particularly relating to North American fauna.

Habitat

Arboreal environments

Distribution

Worldwide, with approximately 800 species in 110 genera

Evolution

Originally treated as a subfamily but now classified within the subfamily Eurymelinae

Misconceptions

Misunderstandings exist around the classification and monophyly of genera based on European species

Tags

• Idiocerini
• Cicadellidae
• leafhoppers
• Eurymelinae
• taxonomy