Two new unique hibiscus-inhabiting species of the plant bug genus Sejanus Distant from Japan and Taiwan (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae: Phylinae).

Authors :: Yasunaga T
Duwal RK
Source :: Zootaxa [Zootaxa] 2022 Dec 19; Vol. 5222 (2), pp. 155-167. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 19.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Two new species of the leucophoropterine plant bug genus Sejanus Distant are described, namely S. epicurus n. sp. (Pingtung, Taiwan) and S. ryujin n. sp. (Nagasaki, Japan). Both species were recently confirmed to be associated cryptically with the bracts and flower buds of Hibiscus spp. (Malvaceae). An updated key is provided to aid in identification of the Japanese and Taiwanese congeners.

Subjects :: Animals
Animal Distribution
Japan
Taiwan
Species Specificity
Heteroptera anatomy & histology
Heteroptera classification
Hibiscus

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