Waiting for 120 years – A new species of the genus Reptalus Emeljanov, 1971 from Spain (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cixiidae)

Animal taxonomy and ecology. 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bence Péter Schlitt, András Orosz
DOI: 10.1556/1777.2026.00137
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Abstract

Abstract A new species, Reptalus ( Pererepa ) mezoi sp. nov. (Fulgoromorpha: Delphacoidea: Cixiidae: Pentastirinae) is described from the mainland of Spain based on almost 120 years old historical specimens.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hemiptera Insect Studies Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Publication details

Journal / source
Animal taxonomy and ecology.
Volume
72
Issue
1
Pages
56–66
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN