Phylogeny of the South African species of restioid leafhoppers (Cicadellidae, Cephalelini)

Authors: Prendini, L. and Linder, H.P

Journal: Entomologica Scandinavica
Volume and pages: 29: 11‑18
Year: 1998
Published: January 1, 1998
Citation: Prendini, L. and Linder, H.P 1998. Phylogeny of the South African species of restioid leafhoppers (Cicadellidae, Cephalelini). Entomologica Scandinavica 29: 11‑18. https://doi.org/10.1163/187631298X00140

Abstract

A cladistic analysis of the twenty-one South African species of restioid leafhoppers (Cicadellidae : Ulopinae: Cephalelini) is presented, based on fifty characters of the adult morphology. The results are largely congruent with Davies' (1986) subjective hypothesis. Monophyly of the genera Cephalelus Evans and Duospina Davies is supported. Two major clades are evident within the genus Cephalelus.

Keywords and Taxa

phylogeny
Arachnida
Cicadellidae
Cephalelini
Ulopinae
Homoptera
Monophyly
Entomology
Tribe
Clade
Zoology