Hilaphura varipes :: European Cicadas

Hilaphura varipes (Waltl, 1837)

Hilaphura varipes, calling song (another individual calling in the background),
recorded by Stephane Puissant.



<em>Hilaplura varipes</em>, female, photo Stephane Puissant.
<em>Hilaplura varipes</em>, male, photo Stephane Puissant.

Synonim: 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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