Pale Barrow Island Delphacid Planthopper
Delphacidae gen. indet.
FP-13834
Discoverer: V.W. Framenau (2025)
Fauna Portal species: 13834
Delphacidae gen. indet. FP-13834 female, lateral (HBI N347-8; Barrow Island, Western Australia)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2025)
Fauna Portal Image No. 10733Diagnosis
Delphacidae gen. indet. FP-13834 is the only delphacid on Barrow Island without distinct wing pattern. It is a light brown to yellow species similar to Toya drype, but the frontal carinae are much less distinct.
External illustrations of genitalia (terminalia) cannot be used to identify planthoppers at the species level; male genitalic preparations are generally required. These illustrations here only serve to facilitate to determine the sex for the user.
Status
- native
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- Western Australia
Fauna Portal Records
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