The cicada genus Karenia Distant, 1888 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae), with description of a new species.

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Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Department of Entomology, Vautierstreet 29, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium.; Email:

Published: August 2014

AI Article Synopsis

  • The genus Karenia, specifically the cicadas within it, has been reviewed with a focus on a new species named Karenia tibetensis from Tibet, China.
  • Photos of the male adult cicada and detailed illustrations of its male genitalia are included for reference.
  • A species identification key is provided along with a discussion on the distribution of the different Karenia species.

Article Abstract

The cicadas of the genus Karenia are reviewed, and Karenia tibetensis sp.nov. (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) is described from Tibet, China. Pictures of the male adult and illustrations of the male genitalia are provided. A key to the species of Karenia is presented and the distribution of the Karenia species is discussed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3852.5.6DOI Listing

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