Pentastirini
Emeljanov, 1971
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4Pentastirini is a diverse tribe of cixiid planthoppers comprising more than 50 and approximately 730 described . Members are distributed across all continents except Antarctica. Species within this tribe are known to harbor two distinct bacteriome-inhabiting : 'Candidatus Sulcia muelleri' and 'Candidatus Purcelliella pentastirinorum'.
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How to pronounce Pentastirini: /ˌpen.təˈstaɪə.raɪ.naɪ/
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Distribution
Global distribution on every continent except Antarctica. Specific regional records include China, with documented in Foping and Huaping areas.
Diet
Plant sap-feeding, as characteristic of the Cixiidae.
Human Relevance
Some are associated with plant pathogenic bacteria; Pentastiridius leporinus has been documented to carry plant pathogenic bacteria among its .
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Bacterial symbiosis
Pentastirini planthoppers two distinct bacteriome-inhabiting : 'Candidatus Sulcia muelleri' (Bacteroidetes) and 'Candidatus Purcelliella pentastirinorum' (Gammaproteobacteria). These symbionts are housed in separate bacteriomes within females and have been detected in at least four insect within the tribe. bacteria have also been identified in some .
Taxonomic scope
The tribe contains at least 59 , with ongoing taxonomic work describing new , particularly in Asia.