Tremulicerus

Dlabola, 1974

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Tremulicerus is a of leafhoppers ( Cicadellidae) described by Dlabola in 1974. The genus belongs to the Eurymelinae and tribe Idiocerini. Two are recognized: T. distinguendus and T. fulgidus. Records indicate presence in Europe, North America, and New Zealand.

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Identification

Members of Tremulicerus can be distinguished from related Idiocerini by a combination of genitalic characters, particularly male aedeagal structure. Detailed morphological requires examination of and original description by Dlabola (1974).

Distribution

Europe (including Denmark, Norway, Sweden), Northern America, and New Zealand. GBIF records confirm presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Host Associations

  • Populus - name Tremulicerus derives from association with aspen (Populus tremula); specific records require verification at level

Similar Taxa

  • IdiocerusBoth belong to tribe Idiocerini and share general body plan; Tremulicerus distinguished by genitalic and associations

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Nomenclature

established by Dlabola in 1974, separating certain previously placed in Idiocerus or related genera based on morphological characters.

Species composition

Contains two : T. distinguendus (Kirschbaum, 1868) and T. fulgidus (Fabricius, 1775). Both were originally described in other and later transferred to Tremulicerus.

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