Neocoelidia
Gillette & Baker, 1895
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15Neocoelidia is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, Neocoelidiinae. The genus comprises approximately 18 described distributed across the Americas. Members of this genus are part of the diverse leafhopper fauna, though specific biological details for most species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neocoelidia: /ˌniː.oʊ.sɛˈlɪd.i.ə/
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Identification
Neocoelidia can be distinguished from other leafhopper by features of the male genitalia, particularly the structure of the and pygofer. The genus is placed in the tribe Neocoelidiini based on these morphological characteristics. Species-level identification requires examination of genitalic structures and is not reliably accomplished from external alone.
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Distribution
Found in the Americas, with distributed across North, Central, and South America. Specific country records are sparse in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- CoelidiaSimilar name and placement in related tribes within Neocoelidiinae; distinguished by genitalic and historical taxonomic revisions that separated the two genera
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Gillette and Baker in 1895. The Neocoelidiinae, to which it belongs, was historically treated as part of a broader concept of Coelidiinae but has been recognized as distinct based on phylogenetic and morphological studies.
Data Deficiency
Despite containing 18 described , published biological and ecological information for Neocoelidia is minimal. Most species are known only from or scattered collection records.