Illustrated Key to the Delphacidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha) of economic concern to Australia
By Melinda L. Moir (1) and Glenn Bellis (2)
(1) Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
(2) Department of Agriculture, Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy, Darwin, Northern Territory
First published: 7 February 2018
Warning:
The species of planthoppers included in this interactive
key (see list) are those of most significance
to agricultural activity in Australia either as resident pests or potential exotic incursions. Many other species occur in Australia
and, although not directly affecting agriculture itself, may easily be
confused with those included here. Care therefore needs to be taken in
relying on use of this key for identification of economically important
planthoppers. Confirmation of identifications, which usually requires dissection of the
genitalia of male specimens, needs to be carried out by a specialist
taxonomist.
Credits
All photos unless stated otherwise © Pia Scanlon, Department of Primary Industries and Resource Development (Western Australia)
Citation
This key may be cited as:
Moir, M.L. and Bellis, G.A. (2018). Key to the Delphacidae (Hermiptera: Fulgoromorpha) of Economic Concern to Australia. http://www1.dpi.nsw.gov.au/keys/cicadell/delphacidae/index.html