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The Neotropical Psylloidea (Homoptera: Insecta): an annotated check list

I. D. Hodkinson, Ian M. White

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Summary The 242 species of jumping plant lice (Homoptera: Psylloidea) recorded from the Neotropical region are listed under their respective genera. Information is given on synonymy, host plant range and distribution. The taxonomic position of the problematical groups is discussed. The check list is supplemented by a taxonomic list of host plants and their associated psyllids.

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Summary The 242 species of jumping plant lice (Homoptera: Psylloidea) recorded from the Neotropical region are listed under their respective genera. Information is given on synonymy, host plant range and distribution. The taxonomic position of the problematical groups is discussed. The check list is supplemented by a taxonomic list of host plants and their associated psyllids.

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Summary The 242 species of jumping plant lice (Homoptera: Psylloidea) recorded from the Neotropical region are listed under their respective genera. Information is given on synonymy, host plant range and distribution. The taxonomic position of the problematical groups is discussed. The check list is supplemented by a taxonomic list of host plants and their associated psyllids.

Key concepts: Psylloidea, Homoptera, Biology, Nomenclature, Taxonomy (biology), Host (biology), Range (aeronautics), Zoology

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