Scaphoideus

Chen, Fangying & Dai, Wu, 2015, Bicoloratum Dai and Li, a new synonym of the leafhopper genus Scaphoideus Uhler (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Deltocephalinae), with description of two new species, Zootaxa 3985 (2), pp. 275-283 : 277

Key to males of Scaphoideus with bicolored forewings

1. Style apophysis short and connective processes needlelike ( Fig. 3 G, H)........................................... 2

- Style apophysis elongate and connective processes stout, not needlelike ( Fig. 2H, J )................................. 3

2. Subgenital plate long, 2.5 times longer than greatest width near base; aedeagal shaft with a pair of apical processes ( India: Karnataka).............................................................. S. bicoloratus Viraktamath & Mohan

- Subgenital plate elongate, 3.5 times longer than greatest width near base ( Fig. 3 H); aedeagus with a single process ( Fig. 3 D, E) ( China: Shandong).................................................................. S. taishanenisis sp. nov.

3. Aedeagal processes shorter, broader and curved in the shape of horns ( Fig. 2C–G ) ( China: Guangdong).................................................................................................... S. dinghuensis sp. nov.

- Aedeagal processes longer, slender and straight ( China: Taiwan)............................ S. pingtungisis (Dai and Li)

Figures

FIGURE 3. Scaphoideus taishanensis sp. nov. A. Male genital, lateral view; B. Male pygofer, ventral view; C. Aedeagus, lateral view; D. Aedeagus, antero-lateral view; E. Aedeagus, ventral view; F. Connective, lateral view; G. Style, dorsal view; H. Valve, subgenital plates, styles and connective, dorsal view.

FIGURE 2. A – J. Scaphoideus dinghuensis sp. nov. A. Male genital, lateral view; B. Male pygofer, ventral view; C. Aedeagus, lateral view; D. Aedeagus, caudoventral view; E. The apex of aedeagus, caudal view; F. Aedeagus, caudal view; G. Aedeagus, ventral view; H. Style, ventral view; I. Connective, lateral view; J. Valve, subgenital plate, style and connective, dorsal view.