Brenda

Oman, 1941

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Brenda is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, Megophthalminae, established by Oman in 1941. It belongs to the tribe Megophthalmini within the infraorder Cicadomorpha. The genus is part of the diverse Membracoidea superfamily, which includes many sap-feeding insects associated with vascular plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brenda: /ˈbrɛn.də/

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Identification

Brenda can be distinguished from other Megophthalmini by features of the male genitalia and wing venation typical of the Megophthalminae. Members of this tribe generally have enlarged and characteristic adapted for their feeding habits.

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