On cicadas of Hyalessa maculaticollis complex (Hemiptera, Cicadidae) of China.
The genus Hyalessa China is reviewed based on the discovery of male of the type species H. ronshana China as well as the description of one new species (H. batangensis sp. n.). The species formerly included in the genus Sonata Lee are removed to Hyalessa as new combinations. Intraspecific variations of H. maculaticollis are enumerated based on materials collected from various locations from China. The identity of Sonata and the systematic placement of Hyalessa are discussed. A key to all species of Hyalessa is provided.
Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management, Ministry of Education, Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
Xu
X
Wang
Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Saitama University, Saitama 338-8570, Japan.
Masami
M
Hayashi
Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management, Ministry of Education, Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
Cong
C
Wei
Cicadomorpha; Oncotympana; Sonata; morphology; new combination; variability