Asiracinae

Motschulsky, 1863

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Copicerus
Pentagramma(goldback ferns)

Asiracinae is a of delphacid planthoppers within the Delphacidae. The subfamily contains at least 30 and approximately 180 described , with a probable worldwide distribution. Members of this group are small, sap-feeding insects characterized by the delphacid family trait of a movable spur on the hind tibia. The tribe Idiosystatini within Asiracinae has been associated with Cyperaceae (sedges) as plants based on indirect evidence.

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How to pronounce Asiracinae: /ˌæ.sɪˈræ.sɪˌniː/

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Distribution

Probably worldwide; confirmed from central Chile where Pentagramma lueri was described as the first record of that in the country.

Host Associations

Cyperaceae - probable plantAssociation based on indirect evidence for tribe Idiosystatini; direct feeding observations not documented.

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Taxonomic diversity

The comprises at least 30 and 180 described , indicating substantial diversity within the delphacid planthoppers.