Review of the Chinese species of the genus Varma Distant (Hemiptera,Fulgoromorpha, Tropiduchidae), with description of two new species |
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| Authors: | Zhi-Min Chang Zheng-Guang Zhang Lin Yang Xiang-Sheng Chen |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Institute of Entomology / Special Key Laboratory for Developing and Utilizing of Insect Resources, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550025, P.R. China ;2.School of Life Sciences, Jinggangshan University, Ji’an, Jiangxi, 343009, P.R. China ;3.College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550025, P.R. China |
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| Abstract: | Two new species of Varma Distant, 1906, V. falcata Chang & Chen, sp. n. (China: Guizhou) and V. lobata Chang & Chen, sp. n. (China: Guizhou) are described and illustrated. The female genitalia of four speices including two known species are described and illustrated for the first time. The diagnostic characters of this genus are redefined. A checklist to the species of Varma in China is given. The Keys on male and female genitalia to the Chinese species of Varma are provided. |
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| Keywords: | Fulgoroidea morphology taxonomy distribution |
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