Hilaphura varipes :: European Cicadas

Hilaphura varipes (Waltl, 1837)

M. varipes, calling song (another specimen calling in the background) - rec.: S. Puissant


H. varipes, calling song (another specimen calling in the background) - rec.: S. Puissant

<em>M. varipes</em>, female
<em>M. varipes</em>, male photo S. Puissant

Syn.: Melampsalta varipes (Waltl, 1837)

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References:
Puissant S., (2005). Taxonomy, distribution and first eco-ethological data of Melampsalta varipes (Walt, 1837), an unrecognized cicada (Hemiptera, Cicadidae). Insect Systematics and Evolution, 36 (3): 301-315.

Puissant S., Sueur J. 2010. A hotspot for Mediterranean cicadas (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cicadidae):
new genera, species and songs from southern Spain.
Systematics and Biodiversity, 8(4): 555–574. PDF

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