Description of a new species belonging to the genus Balocha Distant, 1908 from China (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Idiocerinae: Megipocerini)

Balocha hainana, a new idiocerine leafhopper species of the genus Balocha Distant from southern China (Hainan province), is described and illustrated. A key to the 3 Chinese genera of the tribe Megipocerini is provided. An image of the male adult and illustrations of the male genitalia are also given.

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Key words: Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Balocha, new species, China

Description of a new species belonging to the genus Balocha Distant, 1908 from China (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Idiocerinae: Megipocerini)

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Key words: Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Balocha, new species, China,

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