Orgeriinae

Fieber, 1872

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Orgeriinae is one of two in the planthopper Dictyopharidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha), distinguished from Dictyopharinae by morphological features of the and wings. Members of this subfamily are found primarily in the Mediterranean region and adjacent areas, with documented occurrences in the Canary Islands, Lebanon, and Turkey. The subfamily contains multiple including Ranissus, Tachorga, Coppa, Tilimontia, and the recently described Sphenarchus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orgeriinae: /ɔrˈɡɛriˌaɪni/

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Identification

Orgeriinae can be distinguished from the other dictyopharid Dictyopharinae by characteristics of the structure and wing venation; specific diagnostic features vary by . The subfamily contains genera with diverse morphologies, including some with elongated head processes.

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Distribution

Mediterranean region; documented from the Canary Islands (Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro), Lebanon, and Turkey.

Similar Taxa

DictyopharinaeThe other in Dictyopharidae; distinguished from Orgeriinae by and wing venation patterns.

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Fieber in 1872. Recent taxonomic work (2002) has substantially expanded known diversity with description of new and from the Mediterranean basin.