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Published: 2010-11-02
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Review of the planthopper genus Amasha Medler (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Flatidae: Phyllyphantini) with description of one new species from China

Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management, Ministry of Education, Entomological Museum, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University. Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management, Ministry of Education, Entomological Museum, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University. Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management, Ministry of Education, Entomological Museum, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University. Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
Hemiptera Homoptera Fulgoroidea Auchenorrhyncha taxonomy new species Oriental

Abstract

The genus Amasha Medler is reviewed with description of a new species, Amasha haina, sp. nov., from China. All known species of the genus are also redescribed and illustrated, and the male genitalia of A. inepta Medler is described for the first time. A key to all species is provided.

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