Saccharosydnini
Vilbaste, 1968
Genus Guides
1- Saccharosydne(delphacid planthoppers)
Saccharosydnini is a tribe of delphacid planthoppers (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Delphacidae) established by Vilbaste in 1968. The tribe includes at least one new , Lacertina, described from Argentina with distinctive dorsoventrally flattened . Some members are associated with sugarcane and serve as of plant .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saccharosydnini: /ˌsækəˌroʊsɪdˈnaɪni/
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Identification
Members of Saccharosydnini can be distinguished from other Neotropical delphacid tribes by a strongly dorsoventrally flattened body, a wide vertex that projects approximately two-thirds of its length beyond the , and the presence of two submedian carinae on the . An identification key to the of Saccharosydnini is available in taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
Argentina; Neotropical region.
Ecological Role
At least one congeneric , Saccharosydne saccharivora, has been documented as a of sugarcane yellow leaf phytoplasma.
Human Relevance
Indirect potential agricultural significance through transmission to sugarcane crops.
Similar Taxa
- Other Delphacinae tribesSaccharosydnini is distinguished by the combination of dorsoventrally flattened body, projecting vertex, and paired submedian carinae on the .