title: Revision of the genus Ficiana Ghauri and its relationship to other genera in Empoascini (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae).
abstract: The empoascine genus Ficiana Ghauri is reviewed based on specimens from China. One new Ficiana species, Ficiana aurantia sp. n. is described from Guangxi in south China. An identification key to all species in this genus is provided. The morphological characters of Ficiana and related genera in this tribe are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of the Ministry of Education; Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
authors.forename: Ye
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of the Ministry of Education; Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
authors.forename: Hui-Feng
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Suo
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of the Ministry of Education; Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
authors.forename: Dao-Zheng
authors.initials: DZ
authors.lastname: Qin
keywords: Auchenorrhyncha; Cicadelloidea; distribution; morphology; taxonomy