Neobalinae

Neobalinae is a small subfamily in the family Cicadellidae (leafhoppers).

Description

Neobaline leafhoppers are often darkly coloured with fluorescent accents.

Distribution

Members of the subfamily are found feeding on Dicotyledon trees and shrubs in the Neotropics.

Genera

There are nine genera in this subfamily (not arranged into tribes).

  • Benala Oman, 1938
  • Calliscarta Stål, 1869
  • Chibala Linnavuori & DeLong, 1977
  • Conala Oman, 1938
  • Exolidia Osborn, 1923
  • Neobala Oman, 1938
  • Perubala Linnavuori, 1959
  • Psibala Kramer, 1963
  • Rhobala Kramer, 1963

References


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