Eurhadina

Haupt, 1929

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Eurhadina is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, established by Hermann Haupt in 1929. in this genus are small, measuring 2–4 mm, with depressed robust bodies, prominent , and forewings that often display bright coloration. The genus is distributed across Eurasia, with the highest recorded in China. The subgenus Singhardina has been extensively revised, with 14 new species described from China and species organized into six morphological groups based on structural characters.

Pronunciation

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Identification

Members of Eurhadina are distinguished by their small size (2–4 mm), depressed and robust body form, and prominent . The forewings often exhibit bright coloration patterns. Within the , the subgenus Singhardina comprises assignable to six morphological groups: E. (S.) punjabensis, E. (S.) vittata, E. (S.) mamata, E. (S.) robusta, and E. (S.) rubra groups, differentiated by structural characters of the male genitalia and body proportions.

Distribution

Eurasia, with records from the Palearctic and Oriental regions. China possesses the richest , with 40 of Eurhadina and 50 species of the subgenus Singhardina. Additional records exist from Singapore, India, and Vietnam. European distribution includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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