title: Erection of a new genus Biura gen. nov., of the subtribe Aolina (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadinae: Dundubiini).
abstract: A new genus, Biura gen. nov., is erected within the subtribe Aolina Boulard, 2012, designating Haphsa bicolora Sanborn, 2009 as the type species. This new genus is distinguished from all other genera in Aolina by the light-colored body lacking prominent markings, non-infuscated wings, very small and short male operculum, thin and long uncal lobes, and distinctly prominent basal lobes of the pygofer.
authors.affiliation: 43 Liberty Drive, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, USA.; Email: cicaderolee@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Young June
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Barry University, 11300 NE Second Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695, USA; Email: unknown.
authors.forename: Allen F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Sanborn
mesh_terms: D063147:Animal Distribution; D000825:Animal Structures / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D000818:Animals; D049628:Body Size; D006430:Hemiptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D008297:Male; D009929:Organ Size