Paramysidia

Broomfield, 1985

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Paramysidia is a of derbid planthoppers established by Broomfield in 1985. It contains seven described , all named by Broomfield except for two species originally described under different genera and later transferred. The genus is part of the diverse Derbidae within the planthopper superfamily Fulgoroidea.

Paramysidia mississippiensis P1210888a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Paramysidia mississippiensis P1210886a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paramysidia: //ˌpærəmaɪˈsɪdiə//

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Identification

Members of this can be distinguished from other Derbini by the combination of wing venation patterns and body proportions characteristic of the group, though specific diagnostic features require examination of . The genus was erected to accommodate previously misplaced in related genera.

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Distribution

in this have been recorded from the United States (Mississippi) and potentially other regions, though precise geographic ranges for most species remain poorly documented.

Similar Taxa

  • MysidiaSimilar name and tribal placement; Paramysidia was separated based on differences in wing venation and male genitalia structure.
  • Other Derbini generaShares tribal characteristics but differs in specific combinations of shape, wing pattern, and genitalic .

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