Connectivus bifidus Xing et Li

Xing, Ji-Chun & Li, Zi-Zhong, 2012, Connectivus, a new genus of bamboo-feeding leafhoppers from China (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Paralimnini), Zootaxa 3509, pp. 85-88 : 86

Connectivus bifidus Xing et Li sp. nov.

Figs 1–17

Description. Yellowish-brown species. Color pattern of anterior dorsum and face as in Figs 1–3 . Vertex with four dark brown marks on anterior margin. Legs marked with brown.

Other external features as in generic description.

Male genitalia. Male pygofer without processes, the male anal tube partially sclerotized ( Fig. 11 ). Valve fused to subgenital plates, approximately triangular, apically pointed, conjioned to just over half length, with a row of macrosetae along lateral margin ( Fig. 12 ). Aedeagal shaft longer than three times length of connective ( Figs 13, 14 ). Connective, its stem nearly 1/2 length of arms ( Figs. 15, 16 ).

Measurements. Length (including tegmen): 3, 4.5–4.6mm.

Host. Bamboo.

Type Material. Holotype 3, China: Guizhou Prov., Suiyang County, Kuankuoshui, 16 August 2010, coll. Jichun Xing ( GUGC). Paratypes: Jiangxi Prov. 13, Jiulianshan, Xiagongtang, 19 August 2008, coll. Zehong Meng ( GUGC); Sichuan Prov. 13, Mianyang City, Chaping, 20 July 2010, coll. Zhimin Chang ( GUGC).

Etymology. The species name is derived from the Latin word “ bifidus ”, referring to the apex forked of aedeagus.

Figures

FIGURES 1 – 3. Connectivus bifidus sp. nov.: 1, 3, dorsal view; 2, 3, Face; 3, 3, lateral view.

FIGURES 4 – 17. Connectivus bifidus sp. nov.: 4, Veins of forewing; 5, Hindwing; 6, Fore femur and tibia, anterior surface; 7, Apex of hind femur, anterior surface; 8, Hind tibia, dorsal surface; 9, Hind tibia, ventral surface; 10, Hind tarsus, ventral surface; 11, Male pygofer side, lateral view; 12, Valve and subgenital plates, ventral view; 13, Aedeagus, ventral view; 14, Aedeagus, lateral view; 15, Connective, ventral view; 16, Connective, lateral view; 17, Style, ventral view.