Biology:Megophthalmus

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Megophthalmus is the type genus of leafhoppers for the subfamily Megophthalminae and tribe Megophthalmini; it was erected by John Curtis in 1833.[1]

The species of this genus are found in Europe, including (both living species) in the British Isles.[2]

Species

The Global Biodiversity Information Facility[2] includes:

  • Megophthalmus fortivenosus (Statz, 1950)
  • Megophthalmus scabripennis Edwards, 1915
  • Megophthalmus scanicus (Fallén, 1806)


Megophthalmus scabripennis

References

  1. Curtis J (1833) Characters of some undescribed genera and species, indicated in the "Guide to an Arrangement of British Insects". The Entomological Magazine, 1, 186–199.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Megophthalmus Curtis, 1833" (in en). https://www.gbif.org/species/2033769. 

Wikidata ☰ Q10579979 entry