Issinae
Spinola, 1839
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2Issinae is a of planthoppers within the Issidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea). The group contains multiple tribes including the recently erected Picumnini and subtribe Duroidina within Parahiraciini. Taxonomic revisions continue to clarify relationships within this subfamily, particularly regarding New World . The subfamily is characterized by specific morphological features including wing venation and body form typical of the Issidae family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Issinae: //ˈɪsɪnaɪ//
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Distribution
Members of Issinae occur in multiple biogeographic regions. The Picumna and Cyclumna (tribe Picumnini) represent New World components of the . The genus Duroides (subtribe Duroidina) is distributed in the Oriental region.
Similar Taxa
- Other Issidae subfamiliesIssinae can be distinguished from other within Issidae by tribal and generic-level morphological characters, particularly wing venation patterns and male genitalia structure. Recent taxonomic work has focused on clarifying these boundaries through the establishment of new tribes and subtribes.
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Recent taxonomic changes
The has undergone significant revision. Picumnini was erected as a new tribe for the Picumna and Cyclumna, with Cyclumna reinstated from synonymy with Picumna. Duroidina was established as a new subtribe within Parahiraciini for the genus Duroides. These changes reflect ongoing work to clarify evolutionary relationships and biogeographic patterns within Issinae.
Morphological documentation
First descriptions of the ovipositor structure in Duroides globosus and the hind wing of Cyclumna cf. subrotundata have been published, providing diagnostic characters for these .