Kelisoidea
Beamer, 1950
Species Guides
1Kelisoidea is a of planthoppers in the Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1950. It belongs to the tribe Delphacini within the Delphacinae. The genus is known from Florida, where it inhabits wetland and marsh environments associated with grasses and sedges. As with other delphacid planthoppers, in this genus are likely phytophagous, feeding on monocotyledonous plants.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Kelisoidea can be distinguished from related delphacid by genitalic characters, particularly the structure of the male pygofer and . The genus is characterized by a relatively slender body form and specific arrangements of carinae on the and pronotum. Accurate identification to level requires examination of microscopic features and is not possible from external alone.
Habitat
Wetland and marsh in Florida, associated with emergent vegetation and grasses in saturated soils.
Distribution
Known from Florida, United States. Distribution records are limited and may reflect restricted range or limited collecting effort in appropriate .
Host Associations
- Gramineae - likely plant Inferred from -level association; not confirmed for Kelisoidea specifically
Similar Taxa
- DelphacodesBoth belong to Delphacini and share similar body plans; distinguished by male genitalic structure and carinal patterns on the
- SogatellaOverlaps in and general ; Kelisoidea differs in the configuration of the and parameres
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was established by R.H. Beamer in 1950 based on specimens from Florida. It has received limited taxonomic attention since its description, and the number of included remains small.
Research needs
Basic , including plant associations and stages, has not been documented. Field studies in Florida wetlands would improve understanding of this .