Department of Palaeozoology Museum and Institute of Zoology Polish Academy of Sciences 64, Wilcza Street PL00-679 Warszawa, Poland
szwedo@miiz.waw.pl
Current Editorial Positions: Editor, Fulgoromorpha (pars), Zootaxa Editorial Board, Polish Journal of Entomology / Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne Editorial Board, Annals of the Upper Silesian Museum, Entomology Editorial Board, Annals of the Upper Silesian Museum, Natural History Editorial Board, Monographs of the Upper Silesian Museum Editorial Board, Acta entomologica silesiana
Abstract: Fossil taxa ascribed to Hemiptera Fulgoromorpha (including Fulgoroidea, with Fulgoridiidaeâ considered as a family, Surijokocixioideaâ considered as a superfamily and Coleoscytoideaâ ) are listed, annotated and referenced. Species are arranged alphabetically in superfamilies, families and genera and provided with geological and geographical data, if available. Systematic data, dubious taxa and taxa excluded from particular families, moved to other groups or excluded from Fulgoromorpha are annotated and discussed. A list of all major taxonomic groups of Hemiptera, down to the family level, is provided. Papers of relevant information on fossil planthoppers are included in the reference list. Most taxa and all dubious taxa have been annotated and discussed for formal placement into other groups or excluded from Fulgoromorpha if necessary. The rank of Surijokocixiidae is raised to superfamily level â Surijokocixioidea stat. nov. A new species name â âschandelahensisâ nom. nov. is proposed for Fulgoridium rotundatum Bode, 1953, name preoccupied by Fulgoridium rotundatum Handlirsch, 1939. The rank of Myerslopiidae (Cicadomorpha) is raised to superfamily level â Myerslopioidea stat. nov.
Abstract: Two different patterns of wing venation are currently supposed to be present in each of the three orders of Paraneoptera. This is unlikely compared with the situation in other insects where only one pattern exists per order. We propose for all Paraneoptera a new and unique interpretation of wing venation pattern, assuming that the convex cubitus anterior gets fused with the common stem of median and radial veins at or very near to wing base, after separation from concave cubitus posterior, and re-emerges more distally from R + M stem. Thereafter, the vein between concave cubitus posterior and CuA is a specialized crossvein called âcua-cup,â proximally concave and distally convex. We show that despite some variations, that is, cua-cup can vary from absent to hypertrophic; CuA can re-emerge together with M or not, or even completely disappear, this new interpretation explains all situations among all fossil and recent paraneopteran lineages. We propose that the characters âCuA fused in a common stem with R and Mâand âpresence of specialized crossvein cua-cupâ are venation apomorphies that support the monophyly of the Paraneoptera. In the light of these characters, we reinterpret several Palaeozoic and early Mesozoic fossils that were ascribed to Paraneoptera, and confirm the attribution of several to this superorder as well as possible attribution of Zygopsocidae (Zygopsocus permianus Tillyard, 1935) as oldest Psocodea. We discuss the situation in extinct Hypoperlida and Miomoptera, suggesting that both orders could well be polyphyletic, with taxa related to Archaeorthoptera, Paraneoptera, or even Holometabola. The Carboniferous Protoprosbolidae is resurrected and retransferred into the Paraneoptera. The genus Lithoscytina is restored. The miomopteran Eodelopterumpriscum Schmidt, 1962 is newly revised and considered as a fern pinnule. In addition, the new paraneopteran Bruayaphis oudardi gen. nov. et sp. nov. is described fromthe Upper Carboniferous of France (see Supporting Information).
Abstract: A new family of planthoppers Fulgoromorpha from the Lower Jurassic of southern China is described to comprise Qiyangiricania cesta Lin, 1986. The new family differs in venation pattern from the other Jurassic representatives of Fulgoroidea, presenting particular model of tegmen venation, not found among extinct and recent planthoppers. The Mesozoic stage of Fulgoroidea evolution is discussed. The extinct taxon Ricaniites fulgens (Brodie, 1845) from the Purbeck of United Kingdom is excluded from the Hemiptera.
Abstract: Baetylus kahramanus gen. et sp.n. from Lower Cretaceous Lebanese amber is described, based on an adult
male specimen. It is the second representative of subfamily Aleyrodinae (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha:
Aleyrodidae) and the third aleyrodid from this fossil resin. Morphological features of the new genus and
species are discussed as well as evolutionary and biogeographic importance of this fossil.
Abstract: A new genus and species, Ordralfabetix sirophatanis, is described on the basis of a specimen from the Lowermost Oise
amber, Paris Basin, France. It could be ascribed to the Sarebasa+ group of Lophopidae in respect to tegmen venation characters,
but differs from the genera placed there by significant tegmen features. The evolution and distribution pattern of
fossil and recent Lophopidae are also reviewed.
Abstract: Tegulicicada plana Lin, 1986 from the Lower Jurassic of South China, is transferred to the genus Karabasia as Karabasia plana (Lin, 1986) comb. nov. and is re-described as the first Peloridioidea from China. This discovery extends the distribution of Karabasiidae from the warm temperate zone (Central Asia, Siberia and Mongolia) to the subtropical and/or tropical areas of South China. An annotated list of species of Karabasiidae (fossil Peloridioidea) is presented.
Abstract: Ilahulgabalus endaidus gen. sp.n. (Progonocimicidae: Cicadocorinae) the fi rst representative of Coleorrhyncha
from the Lower Cretaceous amber of Lebanon is described. Th e placement of the new taxon
within Coleorrhyncha and the evolutionary history of the suborder are discussed.
Abstract: A new genus of giant Fulgoridiidae, Fenghuangor imperator gen. et sp. n., from the Middle Jurassic Biota of Daohugou,
Inner Mongolia, North-East China is described. Its characters are discussed as well as family features in respect to new
findings from the Jurassic.
Abstract: A new genus and species of the planthopper family Ricaniidae Yuripopoverus africanus gen. et sp. n. is described and illustrated on the basis of an inclusion in East African copal.
Abstract: The fossil record of the Coleorrhyncha goes back to the Upper Permian. In recent faunas only members of the Peloridiidae are present, restricted in distribution to the Southern Hemisphere. These insects were more diversified in the past, and though their fossil record in the Jurassic is restricted to the Northern Hemisphere, it comprises the families Progonocimicidae and Karabasiidae. The subfamily Progonocimicinae, present in the Jurassic strata of Europe and Asia is a declining lineage. The subfamily Cicadocorinae originated at the Triassic/Jurassic boundary and became dominant during Jurassic times. A review of Coleorrhyncha from European fossil sites is given, with taxonomic and phylogenetic problems highlighted. Their occurrence is linked to a very humid and warm climate, which is in agreement with independent data indicating greenhouse conditions in the atmospheric system and anoxia in the oceans at that time (Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event â T-OAE) and coeval greenhouse climate on land. A new genus and species of the Progonocimicinae â Indutionomarus treveriorum gen. et sp. nov. is described, based on a specimen from the Lower Toarcian of Bascharage, Luxembourg, Western Europe. It is the first record of the Coleorrhyncha from this locality. The morphological features of the new genus in respect to other Progonocimicidae, and its phylogenetic importance, are discussed. Mesoscytina anglica Yu. Popov, Dolling et Whalley, 1994 is transferred to the genus Mesocimex, resulting in Mesocimex anglicus (Yu. Popov, Dolling et Whalley, 1994) comb. nov.
Abstract: An extinct genus Abraracourcix n. gen. with A. curvivenatus n. sp. is described based on the specimen from the Lowermost Eocene Oise amber. The venation characters and possible hostplant relationships, as well as taxonomic position and biogeographical pattern of recent Pochazoides generic group are discussed.
Abstract: A new genus and species of whitefly from the Eocene Baltic amber is described. Paernis gregorius gen. et sp. n. is placed in subfamily Aleurodicinae. The other findings of Aleyrodidae from the Baltic amber are discussed and taxonomic status of âAleyrodesâ aculeatus Menge, 1856 is discussed.
Abstract: A new family Vosegidae is described for Vosegus triassicus gen. et sp. nov. from the Anisian (early Middle Triassic)
Grès à Voltzia Formation of the Vosges (northâeastern France). This is the oldest Aphidomorpha presenting the combiâ
nation of characters as: elongate and tapered pterostigma with straight posterior margin, thick common stem of veins
Sc+R+(M)+CuA, arcuate RP separated well basad of pterostigma base, threeâbranchedMwith free base, CuA forked,
veins not differentiated in their thickness. The morphological characters presented by Vosegus are spread among the
different extinct and extant lineages of Aphidomorpha, but the combination presented is unique. The relationships of
this new family to other Triassic Sternorrhyncha are discussed, concluding its placement in Aphidomorpha: Triassoâ
aphidoidea. The specificity of Grès à Voltzia fossil site in respect to early evolution of aphids is presented, with two
competing explanations for size diminution, considering the Early Triassic biotic recovery versus the correlation beâ
tween early aphid diversification and the exploitation of new niches, new host plants and habitats. This new finding inâ
creases the taxonomic diversity of the Grès à Voltzia fauna, expanding our knowledge of Early Triassic Aphidomorpha
diversity and evolution.
Abstract: A new genus Microelectrona gen. nov. and species Microelectrona cladara sp. nov. of the extinct tribe Protodikraneurini of the leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae) from the Eocene Baltic amber is described. The piece of amber containing leafhopper inclusion is broken, unveiling some of the morphological structures, and enabling their studies using scanning electron microscopy.
Abstract: A new name for the extant aphid genus, Neomariaella nom. nov., is proposed to replace praeoccupied
name Szelegiewiczia Ãzdikmen & Demir, 2007. The nomenclatorial problems of this name are discussed.
An overview of the generic name Shaposhnikovia Kononova, 1976, is given, and the content of the extinct
families Shaposhnikoviidae and Szelegiewicziidae is briefly discussed.
Abstract: A new tribe Austrini n. trib. of Tropiduchidae planthoppers from the Eocene Baltic amber
is described to comprise Austris raffelis n. gen., n. sp. Fossils ascribed to family Tropiduchidae are
discussed.
Abstract: A new family of so-called âhigherâ planthoppers, Weiwoboidae fam. nov., from the Lower Eocene of Yunnan is described. A new monotypic genus, Weiwoboa gen. nov., with Weiwoboa meridiana sp. nov. is also described and illustrated. The characters of tegmen venation of the new family, its evolution, and supposed relationships are briefly discussed.
Abstract: A new genus, Iberofoveopsis gen. nov., and its type species Iberofoveopsis miguelesi sp. nov., belonging to the extinct
family Perforissidae Shcherbakov, 2007 (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea), are described on the basis of a female specimen. This
new perforissid is preserved in Lower Cretaceous (Albian) amber from the San Just outcrop of Teruel Province, Eastern
Spain. The Perforissidae, a recently described family, contains six genera recorded from the New Jersey, Taimyr, Burmese,
and Spanish ambers, and laminated sedimentary rocks of Mongolia. The new genus mainly differs from the fi ve previously
described taxa in tegmine venation, features of the ovipositor, and the abundance and distribution of sensory pits on head
and pronotum.
Abstract: Amber inclusion of the leafhopper, partly revealed from the resin and covered with inorganic, blackish and shining layer was examined using light and scanning electron microscopes. It is placed in the genus Protodikraneura of the recently described tribe Protodikraneurini (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae). SEM examination was conducted using microscope Hitachi S-3400N, equipped with X-ray EDS spectrometer of Thermo Noran Company, suitable for local chemical analyses. Part of the tegmen of the inclusion with details of its morphology is visible both in light and SEM microscopy. Its detailed structure and composition remained unidentified under light microscopy. Surface morphology and the chemical composition of the layer covering inclusion in particular, were studied in details using SEM microscope with the EDS X-ray spectrometer. The layer covering revealed portion of the inclusion presented various surface structures and various topographic features. The structure (grains of different shapes and sizes) is diversified in respect to their chemical composition. Qualitative and quantitative EDS analyses as well as the structure of grains building fragment of the layer were conducted. The surface of inclusion is partly covered with pyrite FeS2, probably with one of the variations of the pyrite â the marcasite. Other portions of the surface layer differ in chemical composition and in physical structure of the grains, containing high amount of aluminum and silicon.
Abstract: Genera of Palaeontinidae (Insecta, Hemiptera: Cicadomorpha) are reviewed based on some newly-discovered material. An updated list of palaeontinid genera is provided. The genus Palaeontinopsis Martynov is assigned to Palaeontinidae incertae sedis. A new genus and species, Ningchengia aspera gen. et sp. nov., is described based on forewings and hindwings from the Middle Jurassic of Daohugou, China. Fletcheriana colorata Wang, Zhang and Fang and F. minuta Wang, Zhang and Fang are transferred to Suljuktocossus and Ningchengia respectively, resulting in Suljuktocossus coloratus comb. nov. and Ningchengia minuta comb. nov. Papilioncossus Wang, Ren and Shih, 2007 syn. nov. is considered to be a junior synonym of Eoiocossus Wang and Zhang, 2006 and Quadraticossus Wang and Ren 2007 syn. nov. is a junior synonym of Sinopalaeocossus Hong, 1983. The genus Fletcheriana is believed to represent a transition between Dunstaniidae and Palaeontinidae. This result is consistent with the previous view that Dunstaniidae is ancestral to Palaeontinidae. Furthermore, Suljuktocossus is a transitional genus between Fletcheriana and Cretaceous palaeontinids. The fusion of veins RP and M1 in the palaeontinid hindwings implies a change of the mechanism of flight and an improvement in flight ability. The presence of a reduced costal area and the rigid basal leading edge of the palaeontinid forewings suggest gain of lift.
Abstract: Th e extinct genus and species of planthopper family Neazoniidae, Akmazeina
santonorum n. gen., n. sp., are described. Th is is the fi rst record of the family
in the Lower Cretaceous French amber of Archingeay. Th e new genus diff ers
from Neazonia Szwedo, 2007 in subtriangular vertex, wider trigons; sensory
pits only in upper portion of frons, fused submedian carinae, diverging only in
upper portion of frons, slightly elevated disc of pronotum, delimited by semicircular
carinae, hind tibia with distinct, knee lateral tooth. Th e phylogenetic
relationships of Neazoniidae and some other planthoppers families as well as
their ecological affi nities are discussed.
Abstract: Aulieezidium karatauense, a new genus and species of the extinct planthopper family Fulgoridiidae is described from the
Upper Jurassic deposits of Karabastau Formation of Aulie, Karatau (Southern Kazakhstan Province, Kazakhstan). The
characters of the new genus in respect to other genera placed in Fulgoridiidae are reviewed. The palaeoecological and
palaeogeographical data concerning Aulieezidium gen. n. and other genera of Fulgoridiidae are also discussed.
Abstract: The fossil record of Progonocimicidae of Hemiptera suborder Coleorrhyncha from China is reviewed. Ovicimex laiyangensis Hong et Wang, 1990, from the Lower Cretaceous of Laiyang, is excluded from Coleorrhyncha. The available generic name Mesocimex Hong, 1983 is resurrected from synonymy and proposed for replacement of the preoccupied name and junior homonym Mesoscytina Hong, 1983, non Mesoscytina Tillyard, 1919. It resulted in following new combinations: Mesocimex abditus (Yu. Popov, 1982) comb. n., Mesocimex ambiguus (Yu. Popov, 1985) comb. n., Mesocimex brunneus (Hong, 1983), comb. n., Mesocimex fidus (Yu. Popov, 1982) comb. n., Mesocimex intermedius (Yu. Popov, 1985) comb. n., Mesocimex kuzbasicus (Yu. Popov, 1985) comb. n., Mesocimex liliputus (Yu. Popov, 1988) comb. n., Mesocimex minutus (Yu. Popov, 1982) comb. n., Mesocimex modestus (Yu. Popov, 1985) comb. n., Mesocimex paulinus (Yu. Popov, 1982) comb. n., Mesocimex cognatus (Yu. Popov, 1982) comb. n. An annotated list of species of Mesocimex is given. In addition, a new species, Mesocimex lini sp. nov., is described based on well-preserved specimens with wings and bodies from the Middle Jurassic of Daohugou, China. This discovery supports the Middle Jurassic age of Daohugou Lagerstatte, since all species of Mesocimex are confined to the Lower-Middle Jurassic. The phylogenetic evolution of Coleorrhyncha is discussed: Cicadocorinae, Karabasiinae, Hoploridiinae, and Peloridiidae are monophyletic clades whereas Progonocimicinae and Karabasidae are clearly paraphyletic groups.
Abstract: History of the evolutionary changes of the Fulgoromorpha and Cicadomorpha (Hemiptera) in the Cretaceous and Palaeogene is
shortly presented. Rapid differentiation and extinction of the groups is related to Mid-Cretaceous biotic events. Early Palaeogene
is believed to be the time of dispersal of numerous groups, while Eocene greenhouse time as the period of differentiation and dispersal of descendants of both lineages, including extinct groups. Oligocene cooling and further Miocene biotic changes as the
times of origination of recent faunas are discussed in brief.
Abstract: A short review of the representatives of the planthopper family Achilidae (Hemiptera Fulgoroidea) preserved as inclusions in the
Eocene Baltic amber is given. Fossil records of the family and its subunits are presented in brief. The evolutionary history of the
group is briefly discussed.
Abstract: The generalised planthopper venation pattern of Fulgoromorpha (Hemiptera) is reviewed and discussed in respect to superfamilies
Coleoscytoidea, Surijokocixioidea, and Fulgoroidea. Characters of the superfamilies and included taxa are given and discussed,
together with a more detailed review of Fulgoroidea fossil families, particularly for the paraphyletic Fulgoridiidae. Re-exploration
of the basal evolution of the group with a comparative analysis of the only set of characters shared by all basal âcixiid-likeâ families
are presented. It shows that ancient fossil taxa share an impoverished venational pattern (brachy-micropterism?) that might
indicate some adaptation to dry environments.
Abstract: The new extinct species Thionia douglundbergi sp. nov. of the recent genus Thionia StÃ¥l, 1859 from the Miocene Dominican amber is described. The morphological features of the genus are discussed in brief. The fossil record of âhigherâ Fulgoroidea in New World fossil resins is discussed.
Abstract: The new genus and species Worskaito stenexi n. gen., n. sp. is described and figured on the basis of a specimen
from Eocene Baltic amber. It does not correspond to any known group of Dictyopharidae and therefore it is placed
in a new tribe Worskaitini n. trib. within the subfamily Dictyopharinae. Worskaito n. gen. is most similar to the
extinct genus Netutela Emeljanov, 1983 and extant genus Cladodiptera Spinola, 1839, but differs in the pattern of
tegmen venation. A key to extant and fossil tribes of Dictyopharidae is provided. The fossil record of the Dictyopharidae
is briefly discussed.
Abstract: A new genus, Nipponoridium gen nov, is established to comprise Nipponoridium matsuoi (Fujiyama
1978) comb nov, described from Neocomian Kuwajima âKaseki-kabeâ; placed in the extinct
family Mimarachnidae of the superfamily Fulgoroidea. The distributional and ecological features of
the family Mimarachnidae are discussed.
Abstract: An extinct genus and species Glisachaemus jonasdamzeni gen. et sp. nov. is described from the Eocene Baltic amber. It is placed in the tribe Cixiini and seems to be related to the extant South African genus Flachaemus Van Stalle 1988. Fossil Cixiidae are discussed and a list of extinct Cixiidae is provided.
Abstract: New species of extinct Fulgoroidea from the Lower Cretaceous Lebanese amber, Neazonia tripleta sp. n., Neazonia immatura sp. n., and Neazonia imprinta sp. n., are described as members of a new genus Neazonia gen. n. Descriptions are based on a IIIrd instar nymph, the exuvium of a Vth instar nymph and a cast in amber of a probable IIIrd instar nymph. The new extinct family Neazoniidae fam. n. is established for these fossils. Morphological characters and their importance in reconstructing evolutionary patterns of Fulgoroidea are discussed.
Abstract: Three new genera of extinct Dictyopharidae, Lophopidae and Eurybrachyidae
respectively are described. Wedelphus gen. nov. with Wedelphus dichopteroides sp.
nov. placed in Dictyopharidae, Baninus gen. nov. with Baninus thuringiorum sp. nov.
of the family Lophopidae and Amalaberga gen. nov. with Amalaberga ostrogothiorum
sp. nov. placed in Eurybrachidae (first fossil record of the family) are described, all from
deposits of the Grube Messel Lagerstätte in Germany. A representative of an unrecognised
family, possibly related to Henriksenopterix PetruleviÄius, 2005 is reported. The oil
shales of the Messel maar in Hessen are well known for their extremely rich fossil flora and
fauna. They are of Lower Middle Eocene age (about 48 million years) and contain a highly
diverse insect fauna.
Abstract: A new genus and species of extinct Achilidae â Waghilde baltica gen. and
sp. nov., from the Eocene Baltic amber is described. It represents a new tribe of Achilinae
â Waghildini trib. nov. The relationships of Waghildini and its placement among recently
recognized tribes of Achilinae is discussed.
Notes: Achilidae, Waghildini, new tribe, Waghilde, new genus, Waghilde baltica, new
species, Eocene, Baltic amber, fossils, classification, phylogeny
Abstract: Three new genera: Stalisyne gen. nov. comprising S. lutetiorum sp. nov. and S. veromanduiorum
sp. nov., Mnaomaia gen. nov. for M. bellovaciorum sp. nov., both from the Lowermost Eocene
(Sparnacian) amber of Oise, (Northern France) and Mnasthaia gen. nov. for M. arverniorum sp.
nov. from the Palaeocene strata of Menat (Auvergne) are described. Characters of extant and fossil
Mnemosynini are discussed also. Remarks on co-evolutionary processes of Mnemosynini, as well
as Cixiidae and the host plants are presented. Eco-evolutionary processes affecting Mnemosynini
and other Cixiidae lineages are presented.
Abstract: The new genera and species of the new fossil tribe Protodikraneurini trib. nov.
of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae) are described. The new genera and species
are: Protodikraneura gen. nov. with Protodikraneura cephalica sp. nov. and
Protodikraneura nasti sp. nov., Stareono mirabilis gen. nov. and sp. nov. The keys to
recently recognized tribes of Typhlocybinae is given. Taxonomic position of Protodikraneurini
as well as extant tribes of Typhlocybinae is discussed. Some other fossils
formerly believed to be representatives of Typhlocybinae and their placement is also
discussed. âTyphlocybaâ bremi Heer, 1855 is excluded from Typhlocybinae.
Abstract: New fossil genus and species Jantarivacanthus kotejai gen. et sp. n. is described. It is ascribed to Cicadellidae: Bathysmatophorini. Characters of the new genus and other representatives of Bathysmatophorini are given. Remarks on the Cretaceous taxa ascribed to Cicadellidae are presented. Evolutionary and distributional scenario of Bathysmatophorini is presented and discussed. Check-lists provided with distribution and host plant data of Bathysmatophorini and Malmaemichungiini are given.
Abstract: A new species of the genus Norialsus VAN STALLE, 1986, endemic in
southern Africa is described. Norialsus berkheyae sp. n. was found on the Berkeya
coddii, an Asteraceae plant recognized as a hyperaccumulator of nickel. The new
species is related to the Norialsus capeneri group regarding external characters and
male genital structures.
Abstract: The tribal classification of Derbidae with respect to Otiocerini is presented and discussed. Key to extant and fossil genera of Otiocerini is provided. New genus and species from Eocene Baltic amber - Lugeilangor elektrokleistis gen. n. et sp. n. of Derbidae tribe Otiocerini Muir is described. It seems to be related to the extant Asian-Pacific genera Paralyricen Muir, 1913, and Flaccia Stål, 1866. It is the second record of the family Derbidae in Eocene Baltic amber inclusions. Palaeobiological and biogeographical significance of the fossil is discussed.
Abstract: A key to Derbidae subfamilies and tribes of Otiocerinae is given. A new tribe of Otiocerinae (Derbidae) planthoppers, Aquaeliciini trib. nov., is established to comprise a few genera from the African continent and Madagascar. The tribe Patarini Emeljanov, 1994 is redefined and key to the genera is given. New genera: Ileifea gen. nov. for Patara radiata Synave, 1979, comb. nov., and Muiravea gen. nov., for Patara hargreavesi Muir, 1930, comb. nov., from Africa are described. Three new genera from Madagascar: Ravola gen. nov., Razanus gen. nov. and Vizimbum gen. nov., are described and new species: Vizimbum constanti sp. nov., Vizimbum lakandavaensis sp. nov., Razanus beniowskii sp. nov. and Ravola pennyi sp. nov. are described. An annotated checklists of Aquaeliciini and Patarini with data on distribution are given. New localities of Patara vanduzei Ball, 1902 from North America are presented.
Abstract: The species described in the genera Losbanosia Muir and Nomuraida Matsumura are discussed, as
well as the priority of these generic names. Two new species Losbanosia tamdaoensis sp. nov.
from Tam Ãao National Park in Viet Nam and Losbanosia taivaniae sp. nov. from Taiwan are
described. The distribution of species ascribed to the genus Losbanosia Muir is discussed.
Abstract: A new generic name, Niryasaburnia, is established for the Cretaceous Liburnia burmitina Cockerell described from Burmese amber. This new genus can be placed in the family Achilidae and supertribe Apatesonites, but is of uncertain tribal position.
Abstract: An annotated checklist of extant and fossil representatives of the family Myerslopiidae is presented,
and the distribution and fossil record of the family are discussed. Taxonomic characters and position as well as evolution, extinction, and migrations of the family are considered.
Abstract: A new genus, Mapuchea gen. nov. from Chile, is described with Myerslopia chilensis NIELSON,
1996 (type species) and two new species (Mapuchea burckhardti sp. nov. and Mapuchea hamiltoni
sp. nov.). The nymphs of an unidentfied species of Mapuchea are also described. Four new species
of the New Zealand genus Myerslopia Ev. (M. rakiuraensis sp. nov., M. whakatipuensis sp. nov.,
M. tawhai sp. nov. and M. tearohai) are described. Additional data on the distribution of some species of the genus Pemmation HMLT. are also presented.
Abstract: Autrimpus sambiorum gen. et sp. nov. to comprise fossil from Eocene Baltic amber is described. The characters of Cixiidae planthoppers ascribed to subtribe Mnemosynina of tribe Pentastirini are discussed and new rank of the group as tribe Mnemosynini stat. nov. is proposed. The status of the extinct and extant taxa ascribed to Mnemosynini and characters of the tribe are discussed.
Abstract: The first fossil representative of Bothriocerinae (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae) from Eocene Baltic amber is described. This small group is currently distributed only in the New World. The fossil presents the evidence of a wider distribution of this group in the past. Bothriobaltia pietrzeniukae gen. and sp. n. is described and illustrated. Fossil record of the family, paleogeography of the Eocene, distribution pattern, phylogeny and ecology of the group in view of fossil record are discussed.
Abstract: Tainosia quisqueyae gen. and sp. n. from Dominican amber
(Oligocene/Miocene) is described. It is the second representative of the family found
in New World resins, but the first from this source of fossils. It represents Nogodinini:
Nogodinina sensu FENNAH (1978).
