Dictyopharinae
Spinola, 1839
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3Dictyopharinae is a of dictyopharid planthoppers established by Spinola in 1839. It contains more than 100 and over 500 described , organized into 13 extant tribes. The subfamily has a distribution spanning six continents, with particular diversity in tropical and subtropical regions. Members are characterized by their distinctive , often with elongated or modified .
Pronunciation
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Identification
Dictyopharinae can be distinguished from other fulgoroid planthoppers by the combination of: with elongated often projecting forward or downward; forewings typically with reticulate venation forming a net-like pattern; hind tibiae usually with two lateral spines; and with globose . The is distinguished from the other dictyopharid subfamily, Orgeriinae, by features of the head capsule and wing venation, though precise diagnostic characters vary by tribe.
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Distribution
distribution including: Africa (tropical and southern regions), Asia (China, Indochina, India, Sri Lanka, Malesia), Europe, Australia, Pacific islands, North America, Central America, South America, and Madagascar. Tribal distributions are more restricted: Aluntiini (Africa, Asia), Arjunini (Malesia, New Guinea), Capenini (southern Africa), Cleotychini (Australia), Dictyopharini (Africa, Europe, Asia), Hastini (Australia, Pacific), Lappidini (South America), Nersiini (Americas), Orthopagini (Africa, Europe, Asia), Phylloscelini (North America, Africa), Rancodini (Chile), Scoloptini (North America), and Taosini (Americas).
Similar Taxa
- OrgeriinaeThe other of Dictyopharidae; distinguished by differences in and wing venation, though precise characters require examination of structural features.
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Tribal classification
The is divided into 13 extant tribes: Aluntiini, Arjunini, Capenini, Cleotychini, Dictyopharini, Hastini, Lappidini, Nersiini, Orthopagini, Phylloscelini, Rancodini, Scoloptini, and Taosini. Several extinct tribes are also recognized: Netutelini and Worskaitini.
Extinct taxa
Fossil assigned to Dictyopharinae include Alicodoxa and Bathymyza (tribe Orthopagini), Netutela (tribe Netutelini), and Worskaito (tribe Worskaitini).