Gypona

Germar, 1821

Species Guides

Gypona is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, established by Germar in 1821. It is the largest genus within the tribe Gyponini. of this genus are found in South America, with documented records from Brazil. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, including synonymization of Gypona validana under Gypona nigronervosa.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gypona: /dʒaɪˈpoʊnə/

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Identification

As the largest of Gyponini, Gypona share characteristics with other members of the tribe. Males exhibit color and sexual color dimorphism has been documented. Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing Gypona from other Gyponini genera are not detailed in available sources.

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Distribution

South America; documented from Brazil with additional new records established through recent taxonomic work.

Similar Taxa

GyponanaSimilar name within the same tribe Gyponini; distinguished by brochosome —Gyponana produce brochosomes with more angled, geometric pits compared to the smoother, more circular brochosomes of related genera like Curtara.

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Taxonomic revision

A 2024 revision of Gypona nigronervosa synonymized G. validana DeLong, 1980 under G. nigronervosa Stål, 1854 based on study and 80 specimens from Brazil, providing the first description of the female and documenting sexual color dimorphism and male color .