Abstract
The Oriental genus Nicidus Stål, 1858 (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Eurybrachidae) is redescribed and reviewed. Male and female genitalia are illustrated and photos of habitus, distribution maps and biological data are provided with the description of the species. Two species are placed in the genus: N. fusconebulosus Stål, 1858 and N. stali Schmidt, 1911. An identification key to the species is proposed. Lectotypes are designated for N. stali and Kandiana lewisi Distant, 1892.References
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