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Neocoelidiinae

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Neocoelidiinae
Coelella distincta in Arizona
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadellidae
Subfamily: Neocoelidiinae
Oman, 1943
Tribes

Krocodonini
Neocoelidiini

Neocoelidiinae is a small subfamily in the family Cicadellidae (leafhoppers). It was originally included within the subfamily Coelidiinae.

Description

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Neocoelidiinae are easily recognisable by their very long antennae and distinctive head shape. Many species are incredibly vibrant and are most diverse in the neotropics. There are some species found in the neararctic region, specifically in the genus Neocoelidia.

Tribes and Genera

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There are two tribes in the subfamily, one being recently described in 2012.[1] These species are confined to the New World.

Genera considered members of the subfamily Neocoelidiinae are listed below.

Krocodonini

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A South American tribe, created by Marques-Costa & Cavichioli in 2012.

Neocoelidiini

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The larger tribe of the subfamily.

References

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  1. ^ "Subfamily Neocoelidiinae". 3I Interactive Keys and Taxonomic Databases. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
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