Ossiannilssonola
Christian, 1953
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17Ossiannilssonola is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae. It was established by Christian in 1953. The genus is distributed across northern Europe and has been recorded in North America. Members are small, delicate leafhoppers characteristic of the Typhlocybinae subfamily.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ossiannilssonola: /ˌoʊ.si.æ.nɪlˈsoʊ.nə.lə/
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Identification
in this are small leafhoppers with the reduced wing venation typical of Typhlocybinae. The genus can be distinguished from related genera by genitalia characteristics, particularly the male and female sternite VII. Detailed examination of these structures is required for species-level identification.
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (Vermont).
Similar Taxa
- TyphlocybaSimilar small size and reduced wing venation; distinguished by genitalia and geographic distribution patterns.
- EmpoascaOverlaps in general Typhlocybinae ; Empoasca often have distinctive color patterns and different plant associations.
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Etymology
The is named in honor of the Swedish entomologist Ossiannilsson, who made significant contributions to the study of European leafhoppers.