Morphological and molecular data reveal a new genus of the tribe Issini from Southern China (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Issidae)

Zookeys. 2018 Jun 13:(766):51-61. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.766.24299. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

A new genus Sinonissusgen. n. of the tribe Issini (Issidae, Issinae) with a new species Sinonissus brunetussp. n. from Chongqing municipality and Sichuan Province, China are described. Barcode of the species is provided. A molecular analysis combined with morphological characters confirms its placement into the Issini. Distribution of this new genus in the Oriental realm is briefly discussed in regard of other Issinae taxa in China.

Keywords: China; Sinonissus; new species; taxonomy.