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The leafhopper vectors of phytopathogenic viruses
By Nielson, M.W. 1968.
USDA , 1968
Cite: 543160 with citation markup [cite:543160]
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Nielson, M.W. 1968. The leafhopper vectors of phytopathogenic viruses (Homoptera: Cicadellidae): taxonomy biology, and virus transmission.. U. S. Dep. Agric. Tech. Bull. 1382: [i-ii], 1-368.

Treats 114 species in 52 genera in 8 subfamilies.

Each species has been redescribed and illustrated on the basis of the genitalia and general habitus of the adults.
A complete resume of distribution, biology, and virus transmission for each species is also presented.
Common names have been suggested for all species except those for which common names have already been officially accepted.
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Contributed by Mike Quinn on 10 July, 2011 - 11:44am

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