Marganana
DeLong, 1948
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1Marganana is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, Iassinae, and tribe Gyponini. The genus was established by DeLong in 1948. Members of this genus are part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of the New World tropics. As with other Gyponini, likely exhibit the characteristic broad, flattened body form associated with this tribe.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Marganana: /mɑrˈɡɑnənɑ/
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Identification
Marganana can be distinguished from other Gyponini by genitalic characters, particularly features of the male and female sternite VII. The is characterized within the Gyponini by specific combinations of and pronotal . Accurate identification to species level requires examination of internal genitalia structures.
Distribution
of Marganana are distributed in the Neotropical region, with records from Central and South America.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by Dwight M. DeLong in 1948 as part of his extensive work on New World leafhopper . The genus remains within the tribe Gyponini, a large and taxonomically challenging group within the Iassinae.
Research status
The is poorly studied compared to economically important leafhopper genera. Most descriptions and taxonomic revisions date to the mid-20th century. Modern molecular phylogenetic studies have not specifically targeted this genus.