Alebra

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Alebra
Alebra albostriella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadellidae
Tribe: Alebrini
Genus: Alebra
Fieber, 1872

Alebra is a genus of leafhoppers in the subfamily Typhlocybinae.[1] They genetically evolved their exoskeleton to achieve vibrant colors to defend themselves from predators.[2]

Species[edit]

These 22 species belong to the genus Alebra:

Data sources: i = ITIS,[3] c = Catalogue of Life,[4] g = GBIF,[5] b = Bugguide.net,[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Biolib
  2. ^ Aguin-Pombo, D (2002-05-27). "Genetic differentiation among host-associated Alebra leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)". Heredity. 88 (6): 415–422. doi:10.1038/sj.hdy.6800050. hdl:10400.13/3987. ISSN 0018-067X. PMID 12180082.
  3. ^ "ITIS, Integrated Taxonomic Information System". Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  4. ^ "Browse Alebra". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  5. ^ "Alebra". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  6. ^ "Alebra Genus Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-05-12.