Saccharosydnini
Vilbaste, 1968
Saccharosydnini is a tribe of (: : 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 and serve as of .
Identification
Members of Saccharosydnini can be distinguished from other Neotropical tribes by a strongly dorsoventrally flattened body, a wide that projects approximately two-thirds of its length beyond the , and the presence of two submedian on the . An identification to the of Saccharosydnini is available in taxonomic literature.
Distribution
Argentina; Neotropical region.
Ecological Role
At least one congeneric , Saccharosydne saccharivora, has been documented as a of leaf phytoplasma.
Human Relevance
Indirect potential agricultural significance through transmission to .
Similar Taxa
- Other Delphacinae tribesSaccharosydnini is distinguished by the combination of dorsoventrally flattened body, projecting , and paired submedian on the .