Review of Narta Dworakowska, 1979 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae: Typhlocybini) and description of three new species from Madagascar

  • Yusha Tan School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China
  • Zihui Zhao School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China
  • Xiaojuan Yuan School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China
  • Christopher H. Dietrich Illinois Natural History Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois, 1816 S. Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820, USA
  • Yuehua Song School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2026.1039.3189
Keywords: classification, microleafhopper, morphology, taxonomy

Abstract

The Typhlocybinae leafhopper genus Narta is reviewed. Three new species, Narta andasibensis sp. nov., Narta irwini sp. nov., and Narta septlacus sp. nov. from Madagascar are described in detail and illustrated. Additionally, a key to the known species of the genus Narta is provided.

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Published
2026-02-16
How to Cite
Tan, Y., Zhao, Z., Yuan, X., Dietrich, C. H., & Song, Y. (2026). Review of Narta Dworakowska, 1979 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae: Typhlocybini) and description of three new species from Madagascar. European Journal of Taxonomy, 1039(1), 284-296. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2026.1039.3189
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Vol. 1039 (2026)
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Research article

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