Nirvanini
Baker, 1923
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1Nirvanini is a tribe of leafhoppers within the Evacanthinae, Cicadellidae. It was established by Baker in 1923 and contains multiple distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Members are small to medium-sized insects with the characteristic jumping hind legs of leafhoppers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nirvanini: /nɪr.vəˈni.naɪ/
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Identification
Nirvanini leafhoppers can be distinguished from other Evacanthinae tribes by features of the male genitalia, including the structure of the and genital styles. The tribe generally exhibits the flattened, wedge-shaped body form common to Evacanthinae, with a broad and prominent .
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Habitat
within Nirvanini have been recorded from forested and agricultural in tropical and subtropical regions.
Distribution
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Specific distribution varies by .
Similar Taxa
- EvacanthiniBoth tribes occur within Evacanthinae; distinguished by male genitalia and geographic distribution patterns.
- PagaroniiniAnother tribe in Evacanthinae; separated by differences in structure and wing venation.
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Taxonomic history
Baker's 1923 establishment of Nirvanini was based primarily on Asian fauna. The tribe has undergone several revisions, with moved between Nirvanini and related tribes as phylogenetic relationships have been clarified.