Katacephala
Crawford, 1914
Species Guides
1Katacephala is a of psyllids (jumping plant lice) in the Liviidae, Diaphorininae. The genus comprises six Neotropical and was reviewed taxonomically by Crawford. A former genus, Jenseniella Tuthill, has been synonymized with Katacephala. associations are documented exclusively with plants in the family Myrtaceae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Katacephala: /ˌkætəˈsɛfələ/
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Identification
Katacephala can be distinguished from related Neotropical Diaphorininae (Notophorina Burckhardt and Allophorina) using morphological keys provided in taxonomic revisions. The genus is characterized by features of the and wing venation that separate it from these allied genera. Specific diagnostic traits for -level identification within Katacephala are detailed in available taxonomic keys.
Distribution
Neotropical region; South America. Specific countries not documented in available sources.
Host Associations
- Myrtaceae - plantAll known -plants belong to this ; specific plant or not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- NotophorinaBoth are Neotropical in the Diaphorininae; distinguished by morphological keys.
- AllophorinaAllied described from South America; closely related but separable from Katacephala by morphological characters.
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Taxonomic history
Jenseniella Tuthill was synonymized with Katacephala. Katacephala fasciata Jensen was synonymized with K. arcuata Crawford.
Species included
Katacephala comprises six : grandiceps Crawford (type species), tenuipennis Tuthill, arcuata Crawford, psidii (Tuthill) comb.n., cinctata sp.n., and anomala sp.n.